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Old 16th Jul 2019, 13:58
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Originally Posted by Meester proach
dipping below the PAPis often makes it more floaty not less


The reason is that the pilot's perspective from a lower approach makes the runway appear shorter (but wider). That's why STOL aircraft generally do steep approaches (up to 7.5 degrees) because the resulting mainwheel touchdown point is more accurate with less dispersion.
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