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Old 15th Feb 2004, 21:28
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In my book, you get far more points for touching down on the nominated spot (eg 1000ft markers) than you do for a "greezer" somewhere else. If you can get both together - good one!

Most accidents occur on approach and landing and many the result of not flying a stable approach according to well established criteria (FSF etc).

Any move away from flying the right speeds etc or trying for a greezer whilst floating well past the 1500ft marks is only asking for trouble. And if the Rwy is wet, then a firmer touchdown is the go.

I seem to find many pilots these days that don't have the basic skills or self discipline to put it on the spot 100% of the time. Something to do with training I believe?
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