Van's Aircraft RV-12 Pilot Operating Handbook page 47

Date:12/03/14
LANDING
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Seat Belt – Pilot and Passenger – FASTENED & SNUG
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Brakes – CHECK firm then release
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Ignition Switch – BOTH ON
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Throttle – AS DESIRED to control rate of descent
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Trim - AS REQUIRED
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Flaps – AS DESIRED (below 82 kts CAS)
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Approach Speed – 55-60 kts
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Throttle – AS DESIRED to control rate of descent
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Touch Down - MAIN WHEELS FIRST
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After Touch Down –
Stabilator Control – FULL AFT
Brake as Required
The best technique for use on soft or rough fields is to fly
the landing approach at minimum speed carrying power into
the landing flare and using an extreme nose high landing
attitude so as to touch down with minimum airspeed.
During gusty wind conditions, fly the landing approach at
approximately 5 kts above normal and touch down with the
nose slightly lower than for a normal landing.
Crosswind approaches can best be accomplished by using
the wing down top rudder method touching first on the down
wing side main wheel, followed by the other main wheel,
and finally lowering the nose wheel all the while keeping the
stick into the wind.
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RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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