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Flying FootageThe video footage below is largely un-editted and raw footage.Look for more exciting footage on the way from both the field as well as the training environment - which is always and exciting place to be.
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Landing FriendshipAn astute observe (with a higher quality video) would notice the VSI (Verticle Speed Indicator) going from a steady 400' / minute descent just before touchdown, to a 200' per minute climb while taxiing up the runway after landing.4% slope is a fair challenge that JohnSolt made look easy. |
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About FriendshipLength: 1,200' Surface: Smooth grass Slope: 4% up-slope for landing. NOTE: This is a one-way strip. Airborne Committal: Below the Treetops Location:: Mountains of NC, near Spruce Pine. Training Value: Short, sloping runway, airborne committal, irregular visual ques on landing / departing. |
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Runway SurveyPart of the value of "Mountain Week" is that the students get an opportunity to survey and layout various runways. Here the Friendship landing zone is marked with cones so students can easily see their target from the air. In this case we gave them a 200' box. In other strips we will shorten that to 100'. |
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In The ZoneNathan Brinkerhof drops it in the zone as Flight Instructor Scott Paulson monitors his approach angle to touch down. We find that a typical 400' per minute descent will give us about a 4 degree approach angle. |
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