We're losing a lot of props

I continue to endeavour to improve my landings with the zero. However, my powered landings are taking a pretty heavy toll on propellors (particularly the three blade props I have been using recently). On average I am getting about 6 landings before I snap a blade.

There are two parts to the problem. The first is that the undercarriage of the zero doesn't give much clearance when it has a biggish (9x7) prop on. The second is that my approaches still aren't exactly correct either.

I've been trying very hard to change my landing technique based on some advice received on the weekend - throttle controls rate of descent, attitude controls speed. So, you use the elevator to give you speed and bleed of speed, whilst leaving the throttle set to continue descent. This is a tricky thing to master. Although there are many things about the plane to learn my actual flying of it is OK (in my opinion) but landing it remains a vital skill, and something I am not nailing everytime (in fact I only nail about 1 in every 4 landings, 1 is okay, and 2 normally involve at least a nose over).

On the weekend I went out to take a look at the Namadgi Sports Flyers Club. Was an interesting visit and was made to feel welcome. So, what has changed and why did I visit - I'll save that for my next post.