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Old 14th August 2001 | 08:51
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mstram
 
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jet touchdown and flare

I understand that the preferred way to land a jet is to 'plant' it on the runway, avoiding 'floating' and using up the runway.

Just how firmly are you trained to put the plane down ? Is descent rate (f.p.m.) ever discussed / demonstrated in the sim ?

Mike
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