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Old 10th Apr 2024, 11:04
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Busdriver01
 
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Assuming most of your approaches are ILS, FDs on, focus on absolutely nailing the FDs all the way down. Sounds basic, but it really is critical. from about 100' or so, assuming you followed the FDs, reset your datum ROD (1/2 GS ish). When you hear '50' on the rad alt, make a conscious switch from looking in, to looking out, but don't look to the end of the runway as thats way too far. about 1/2 way down is enough. dont do anything yet though. when you hear '30', just do a bog standard check/flare on the sidestick. Dont try and finesse it, dont overdo it. Just a small check back and wait. Close the thrust levers at the same time (or as close to the same time as you can - doing both can be tough on the old coordination so maybe get the flare first, then immediately do the thrust until you can do both simultaneously) now you just gotta wait. Dont worry about how smooth the landing is. Dont worry what the captain is thinking. If you've done the above you'll be doing a safe landing well within limits. Nail that over and over again.

Originally Posted by FM_A320
I have around 500hrs on type
Main thing is don't worry about it too much - we all go through periods where our landings aren't grreat, but the more you think about it the worse they get. You've thousands more sectors ahead of you, with time it'll just click. Good luck, and enjoy it!
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