Originally Posted by
EXDAC
the approach is a lot steeper than 3 degrees.
Didn't have a good number to quote so I ran a test point today. Full flap, throttle idle, airmass FPA about 7.5 deg at my typical approach speed of 45 kt. Approach pitch attitude 2-3 degrees and 3 point attitude on level terrain is 12.5 deg so about 10 deg pitch change in flare.
Yes, it's a lot different from the typical flat flare done by many nose dragger pilots at the end of a dragged in approach.