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Old 10-28-2007 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by brownwhalerider
I'll see if I can dust off the cobwebs: about a 2- 2.5 degrees nose down (I think around 55 % N1) maintains a 3 degree glideslope, when you flare it is about a 2 degree nose up. remember approximately 8 degrees of bank and you WILL strike a wingtip. It really is no different than a 172 except don't ever try to slip it. Also if you still need more help simply request more IOE. You will have it down in no time. The hardest thing I noticed from my students, is they relied too much on the automation, and could not fly a visual pattern. It is a great airplane, that you can do anything with as long as you know it's limits and respect them. ALWAYS leave yourself an out.
I agree, I hand fly as much as I can, the automation is great but remember it can be MELed
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