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Hello Fellow Ercoupe owners -
 
I am a new owner of a 1947 415E. I am also learning to fly(so if I use wrong terminology,
bear with me)
 
I was hoping a few of you might take the time to help me with some questions I have re: the 'coupe.
 
 
Q-1
 
What is the best landing technique? We have a 800 FPM sink rate on final aproach and not much time for a flare
or a mistake.  Power is 1500 rpm on approach and at idle from ~ 500 feet from the run way @ ?? ft altitude.
The nose is down and we try and maintain about 70 mph.
 
The thing sinks like a rock! What are we doing wrong? (see Q-2)
 
Q-2  During level flight, the The cordinated turn indicator never rcompletely centers..could this be the rigging
       and also compound the landing problem...ie. slipping during approach?
 
Q-3  What is the glide ratio of this aircraft? How well does this aircraft do in an emergancy situation (pilot skill aside)?
 
 
Thanks for your help
 
Scott
       
 
 
 
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