Thank you very much for all your replies! I highly appreciate.
Originally Posted by
vilas
FCOM, FCTM has the guidance on Vapp just follow that. There's a provision for pilot adding extra speed but it's not for tailwind. TW increase GS which increases the ROD so a little early flare is recommended. Generally problem with long landing starts with too much initial flare. It's a visual judgment you should be breaking the descent by half i.e. 350ft/mt appx. and continue towards touchdown point and reduce a little more at 10ft. Executing direct to there's no point reducing speed, if the new track is in opposite direction you may stop acceleration by selecting speed.
On takeoff Flap optimum setting or company recommendation can be used.
My comfort zone is usually below minimum I focus outside and scan 10%. Target the aiming point , use PAPI, and and keep a steady descent angle.
However due to a lot of people I fly with, which order me to follow FD/GS below minima, I tend to fixate on it and the aiming point, usually forgetting to look at the far end of RWY to judge sink and flare input.
Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't landing a visual maneuver? FCTM says when near the ground focus should be on attitude and sink rate, which I normally follow, however due to some people I am paranoid about my FD/GS when near the ground.