Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
To: lml
Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 19:26:51 -0400
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From: Sky2high@aol.com
Subject: LNC2 Experimental Landing to be avoided
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I recently landed at Sedona, AZ  while trying to utilize the famous "Airport 
Vortex" to automatically extend the gear when close to the mesa -- Don't do 
it! This technique failed on the first try and I am reluctant to try it again 
after the engine is torn down, the prop replaced, and the cowling and belly 
are repaired.  The good news is that a gear up landing gives one the thrill 
of a luge ride, but with somewhat more noise.  Just a couple of hundred feet 
of grind-out, then a full stop 10 feet in front of the taixway exit sign, 
thus saving an additional $2500  of cost in not having to replace the sign.  
In a short time I met the Sedona police department, the fire department, the 
airport manager and two clever guys from the local towing company.  Raising 
the bird, applying the "gear down" switch (better late than never) and 
kicking the stones jammed in the nose door got her to stand on her own 3 
feet.

Remember GUMPS, don't let stupidity make you look stupid!

Life is like a box of chocolates.........

Scott Krueger
LNC2 N92EX