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Old 1st August 2005 | 15:29
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Throttle = Height, Stick = Speed?

Help!

Had my first lesson with a new instructor yesterday for my PPL (already have 11 hours from 10 years ago).

When he got round to checking me in the circuit he told me to adjust my final approach speed (PA28) with THROTTLE?

Now as far as I remember (and from what I read in "Stick and Rudder") I thought one should control the airspeed with the elevator and use the throttle to adjust your height or does this change during the final approach?

I'd appreciate any comments from seasoned flyers or instructors as my circuit work needs improvement and I dont need this added confusion in the final stages of the approach

Thanks in advance

Alan
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