little diamonds doing touch and go's........

TripleSticks · August 11th, 2005, 01:15

I saw some of your diamond single engine planes doing touch and go's at CCO while i was at work a couple days ago. damn those things are little. they look like they float like crazy.

were any of you in them????

stop in and say hi. I'm usually there wed thru monday, between 11-4.

j

WindyCityPilot · August 15th, 2005, 13:18

If they were the 2 seat Eclipse’s then they are a blast to fly! I got checked out about a month ago and really like flying that little plane. Compared to the Piper Warrior’s that I did my primary training in the Eclipse is a lot more responsive and the view outside it much better than you get in Piper’s or Cessna’s. As for your question on how the seem to float…..as long as you are able to fly the numbers you will not float. If you are fast and don’t get slowed down in time then you will float for awhile waiting for the speed to bleed off. Once you figure that out that it’s a real easy plane to land in my opinion! I like the feel of the control stick much better than the yokes in Piper’s and Cessna’s as well.

MultiComm · August 16th, 2005, 14:49

The Diamonds really do float if you are not flying the recommended speeds (as mentioned in a previous post). They were modeled after a glider therefore glide like one when power is at idle. The glide ratio is 11:1....outstanding!!! A combination of the light weight, composite contruction and low drag components, the airplanes preform better than any other trainer I have flown in.

TripleSticks · August 16th, 2005, 15:18

what's approach speed? just curious.

MultiComm · August 16th, 2005, 16:07

Approach on Final at 62 (actual number)...don't go above 65
or you will glide and work it all the way down.

WindyCityPilot · August 17th, 2005, 11:55

I usually try for 85 on downwind, 75 on base, then 65 on final. Once I'm on short final then I'll start slowing it up to 60. I like to cross the fence at around 60. If I can nail 60 over the fence my landings usually turn out pretty good. If I'm at 65 or 70 over the fence like I do in the Warrior then I get to take the scenic tour of the airport as I float past all the convenient turn offs! Once I figured out the speeds the plane is a blast to fly and I can land it pretty consistently on my mark.

August 11th, 2005, 01:15	#1
TripleSticks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 259	little diamonds doing touch and go\'s........ I saw some of your diamond single engine planes doing touch and go's at CCO while i was at work a couple days ago. damn those things are little. they look like they float like crazy. were any of you in them???? stop in and say hi. I'm usually there wed thru monday, between 11-4. j

August 15th, 2005, 13:18	#2
WindyCityPilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 772	Re: little diamonds doing touch and go\'s........ If they were the 2 seat Eclipse’s then they are a blast to fly! I got checked out about a month ago and really like flying that little plane. Compared to the Piper Warrior’s that I did my primary training in the Eclipse is a lot more responsive and the view outside it much better than you get in Piper’s or Cessna’s. As for your question on how the seem to float…..as long as you are able to fly the numbers you will not float. If you are fast and don’t get slowed down in time then you will float for awhile waiting for the speed to bleed off. Once you figure that out that it’s a real easy plane to land in my opinion! I like the feel of the control stick much better than the yokes in Piper’s and Cessna’s as well.

August 16th, 2005, 14:49	#3
MultiComm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 119	Re: little diamonds doing touch and go\'s........ The Diamonds really do float if you are not flying the recommended speeds (as mentioned in a previous post). They were modeled after a glider therefore glide like one when power is at idle. The glide ratio is 11:1....outstanding!!! A combination of the light weight, composite contruction and low drag components, the airplanes preform better than any other trainer I have flown in.

August 16th, 2005, 15:18	#4
TripleSticks Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 259	Re: little diamonds doing touch and go\'s........ what's approach speed? just curious.

August 16th, 2005, 16:07	#5
MultiComm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 119	Re: little diamonds doing touch and go\'s........ Approach on Final at 62 (actual number)...don't go above 65 or you will glide and work it all the way down.

August 17th, 2005, 11:55	#6
WindyCityPilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 772	Re: little diamonds doing touch and go\'s........ I usually try for 85 on downwind, 75 on base, then 65 on final. Once I'm on short final then I'll start slowing it up to 60. I like to cross the fence at around 60. If I can nail 60 over the fence my landings usually turn out pretty good. If I'm at 65 or 70 over the fence like I do in the Warrior then I get to take the scenic tour of the airport as I float past all the convenient turn offs! Once I figured out the speeds the plane is a blast to fly and I can land it pretty consistently on my mark.

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