700 ft landings in Duke Turbine

[Burnhaven]

I'm enjoying the Duke Turbine. The beta that kicks in when I close the throttle just before touchdown is giving me 700 foot landings. :-)

[SadSky]

Wonderful! Thanks for the report. What was the wind?

[Burnhaven]

@SadSky 1 or 2 knot crosswind at Valdez Alaska.

[Black Square]

I have a video from the owner of the Turbine Duke I examined for this project making a full stop landing in under 500ft lightly loaded. Absolutely spectacular short-field performance, unlike the reciprocating engine version.

[Burnhaven]

@Black-Square I have that "extended beta" turned on which means when I close the throttle on short final it's like somebody just doubled the size of your flaps. ( beta off the ground)
I like it but have to master it :-)
Tending to touchdown prior to pavement.

[mmcmah]

@Black-Square Why is "extended beta" available (@Burnhaven has me wanting to try it now), if, per the manual, it's prohibited due to aircraft limitations?

[Burnhaven]

@mmcmah You extend the beta in the tablet. Why? Why not? :-)

I always say that since I paid for the simulator, the computer and the aircraft, I get to fly it anyway I want. Some like "realism," some don't care.