Tail Dragger Short Approach with Forward Slip at Van Nuys! (1946 Aeronca Chief)

With my slow airspeed and incoming jet traffic, ATC asked me to make a short approach for landing at Van Nuys. This minimizes my time in the traffic pattern and also has me landing further down the runway, where I can quickly exit. It's also a lot of fun!
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[@retropuffer2986]

You landed that Aeronca like a Boss!

[@BasedGuitarist07]

Nice! I remember doing my short field landing and simulated engine out all in one maneuver on my checkride. Examiner pulled the power and I sat it down right on the thousands lol.
Your landings are textbook btw!

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Nice landing Max!!👏🏻👏🏻🛬🛬

[@erichetherington9899]

nice crab landing! ps luv the wood grain interior your Aeronca Chief! :)

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Thank you!

[@mikem9006]

Your camera angles are great!!! Lots of fun to watch!!!

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Thanks a lot!

[@atb1325]

Good job Max!🤘

[@UkiMalefu]

Smooth