Hey, double barrel, sounds to me like it would be useful for you to spend a WEEKDAY at a gliding club....are you anywhere near London Gliding Club? or the midlands? And learn to land a glider. .....there is no alternative to landing a glider.....it won't take off again, so the procedure is simple. And can be translated into a nice controlled touchdown. Furthermore no distractions like radio, other traffic, going around, whatever. You would then discover that landing is very easy if there is no alternative...! First, the approach, at the recommended speed. Then the gentle roundout, in stages, so that when you are about to tickle the grass, you are in level flight. Keeping the wings level, just above touchdown. No drama. NO RADIO, NO ATC, no bother.