Piper J3
Well Known Member
From the POH…
Use of normal landing procedures in addition:
• Flaps – FULL DOWN
• Airspeed – 55 KIAS
• Throttle – AS REQUIRED to control rate of descent
• Slip aircraft as necessary to increase rate of descent
WARNING
A relatively high rate of descent is possible in this configuration when at full gross weight and the throttle closed. If airspeed is allowed to decrease below 55 kts, level off can only be assured with an application of power.
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I have been using forward slip (with full flaps deployed) if I find myself high on final approach. I have only used slip a few times in the 50 hours I have owned the plane. I’m wondering how aggressive the plane can be slipped with full flaps? I’d like to practice this procedure at altitude. Has anyone come close to using fully crossed-controls in a slip with the 12?
Use of normal landing procedures in addition:
• Flaps – FULL DOWN
• Airspeed – 55 KIAS
• Throttle – AS REQUIRED to control rate of descent
• Slip aircraft as necessary to increase rate of descent
WARNING
A relatively high rate of descent is possible in this configuration when at full gross weight and the throttle closed. If airspeed is allowed to decrease below 55 kts, level off can only be assured with an application of power.
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I have been using forward slip (with full flaps deployed) if I find myself high on final approach. I have only used slip a few times in the 50 hours I have owned the plane. I’m wondering how aggressive the plane can be slipped with full flaps? I’d like to practice this procedure at altitude. Has anyone come close to using fully crossed-controls in a slip with the 12?
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