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Thanks to Hal and Rick for sharing the hard landing experience.  I had a
similar experience in my iv-p early on as I was learning to fly it.  Using
the recommended 1500ft TPA  I had 90kts pegged on final, but what I wasn't
paying attention to was the 1500 ft. per minute VSI sink rate.  When I
flared there was nothing there and I bounced very hard added power and was
able to control the airplane to the runway.  I was sure I must have bent my
mains and hit the prop. but after getting out and inspecting everything was
fine.  This is a real testament to the strength of the iv-p gear.  Since
that landing I always pay attention to the VSI and add MP if the sink rate
gets much above 500fpm.  Trim for airspeed and MP for altitude and sink
rate.  Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of the group.  I
hope mine will also keep others from making the same mistake.  John Wright

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