GrassStripFlyBoy Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I've shared this with a couple people outside of the forum, and going through pic's on phone I noticed this and thought it was worth tossing out to the group. I placed a small piece of tape under the windshield for a reference mark in nose pointing dead straight down the runway. Depending upon CT model, some people reference a screw on panel, or apply tape on panel / mushroom. Making the mark as far out front allows for more precise "gun sight". Now that my hours have climbed and have the visual cues more natural, I rarely look at this. But when the wind is howling and landing in a nasty crabbed cross wind, it's nice to see that mark and know I'm aiming down the runway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 A long known tip that helps some start out. I found it distracting but some find it useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okent Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 My first CT had a black sharpie dot on the windscreen. Previous owner must have thought that was a good idea. I like the tape idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinoons Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 The CTSW I rent has a 3-4” piece of back tape on the windscreen. I feel it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 My red tape is on the top of the dashboard. I would have liked D’s solution better when starting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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