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3/16/2019

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From Taylor Gray's March adventures:  "I thought I'd share my spot landing since it turned out pretty well and to demonstrate how useful of a tool these cameras can be for training. I was aiming to stop between the 1st and 2nd set of cones before the barrels and I stopped just about in middle of them :).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRj4tmzn8rY
Spot landing
Spot landing
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After the landing, I thought I had been way too fast but on re-watch I had a little better control than I remembered and my speed only became excessive for a short moment while I was turning final (can I blame that on the wind? :) ). I also think Paul's suggestion for a slip is spot on, as it would have helped keep my upwind wing down and kept us rolling on just the main wheel a little longer. I'd love to get more crosswind landing practice, but we unfortunately can't control what the winds are doing when we show up to fly. Might be a good use for Condor!

I think this over the shoulder angle is perfect for training, because you get a good view out of the cockpit but can still see the instruments and your inputs to all of the controls. I've been taking the mount home with me, but I might start leaving it in the hangar office in case anyone else would like to use it with their own cameras"
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