The following information is written by a knowledgeable and experienced backcountry pilot, and is not a substitute for actual instruction, and therefore should be considered only entertainment and possibly a talking point with your own certified flight instructor.
STOL Tips – Part 1 – The Approach
We believe that Flat wing approaches are best technique to use for short landings. Regardless of weight or plane, this type of approach prevents the airplane from getting behind the power curve. This allows for a greater margin of error in the event that a problem is encountered. This can be mechanical issues, sink, rise, turbulence, and any others not mentioned. While some operators prefer to operate behind the curve, we feel we can get the same results with greater precision, consistency, and safety.
Here is a great article we wrote for BackcountryPilot.org – http://www.backcountrypilot.org/the-approach/attitude-flying
STOL Tips – Part 2 – The Takeoff
Here is a great article we wrote for BackcountryPilot.org – http://www.backcountrypilot.org/the-approach/the-approach-takeoff
STOL Tips – Part 3 – The Landing
Here is a great article we wrote for BackcountryPilot.org – http://www.backcountrypilot.org/the-approach/the-approach-landing
STOL Tips – Part 4 – Going Around
Here is a great article we wrote for BackcountryPilot.org – https://www.backcountrypilot.org/stol-tips/stol-tips-go-arounds-balked-landings
STOL Tips – Tricycle Gear