> Looking at the end of the runway, I begin slowly holding the > plane off until I glance quickly at the ASI and see the touchdown > speed near my stall speed found at altitude. Once at this speed, I > ALLOW the plane to descend gently to the runway by slowly pulling > out the power if still in due to winds, or not adding back pressure > to hold the plane off any more. As the mains kiss I ROLL the plane > onto the runway by adding forward PRESSURE on the stick to hold the > mains in contact, and continue to add pressure to hold the tail up > until all speed has bled off. As the tail drops gently on its own, > I then pull aft to hold the tail on, and exit the runway. >Colin Rainey ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
This sounds like a word for word description of how I land my KR except I never look at the ASI once I'm in the flare. I go strictly by "attitude" and will let it settle on as slow as possible but before I reach a full three point attitude. It works every time. Larry Flesner
