Hello,
A few months ago I posted asking about transition training into an RV3. I’m happy to report I’m now about 6 hours into RV3 flying. You guys were so helpful with tips on getting started(thanks again) I thought I’d see what you thought about my new question.
Last night I was landing with a 15kG22 wind about 50 degrees off the runway. The crosswind wasn’t an issue but I found the gusts to be a handful. The plane always feels light and nimble but felt especially light in these conditions. It was bouncing around more than I enjoyed trying to get it on the ground.
I have been flying over the fence at about 70mph with full flaps and landing on three point so far. Almost always in a side slip of some degree. I assume more speed was justifiable in this situation. I didn’t feel the need to go back and immediately trying again after getting on the ground.
I’m wondering what your SOPs for gusty crosswind days might be. And what you consider too windy for RV3 operations. Just a reminder I’m new to TW and new to Vans. I did TW training but saw little crosswind and no gusts during that training.
Thanks again for all the wisdom
Ray
A few months ago I posted asking about transition training into an RV3. I’m happy to report I’m now about 6 hours into RV3 flying. You guys were so helpful with tips on getting started(thanks again) I thought I’d see what you thought about my new question.
Last night I was landing with a 15kG22 wind about 50 degrees off the runway. The crosswind wasn’t an issue but I found the gusts to be a handful. The plane always feels light and nimble but felt especially light in these conditions. It was bouncing around more than I enjoyed trying to get it on the ground.
I have been flying over the fence at about 70mph with full flaps and landing on three point so far. Almost always in a side slip of some degree. I assume more speed was justifiable in this situation. I didn’t feel the need to go back and immediately trying again after getting on the ground.
I’m wondering what your SOPs for gusty crosswind days might be. And what you consider too windy for RV3 operations. Just a reminder I’m new to TW and new to Vans. I did TW training but saw little crosswind and no gusts during that training.
Thanks again for all the wisdom
Ray