Hi Kurt...
Nicely done on the set...
Not a real good idea to do Hard Landings in aeroplanes, I think what you are doing is a STOL Approach which does not have to end up as a Hard Landing if done correctly.
STOL Approaches and Landings are the specialty of many DeHavilland of Canada built aircraft like the Beaver, Otter, Caribou, Buffalo, etc. operating off wheels, wheel /skis, skis, floats and amphibious floats and an experienced aviator should be able to touch down softly and stop within the limitations of the aircraft specified for a STOL Approach, Landing and Takeoff.
I remember a lake we landed at the approach was down the side of a high treed hill, not many aircraft could make it into that lake or get out off that lake but we did STOL approaches, landings and takeoffs with the single engine radial DHC-3 Otter daily without mishap.
From 2500ft. the nose was pointed down towards the treed shoreline, one had time to make a ham and cheese sandwich with mustard before it was time for the adjustment to the landing...the takeoff was even more thrilling...
Again well done on the set Kurt and keep practicing those landings...
Best concert/airshow ever!
