Landing techniques
I am 20 hrs into my ppl,had my solo ( feels great,doesn't it) and had some solo circuit consolidation with crosswinds and turbulence and pretty happy with myself. ( training in a C152).
I have used one or 2 different instructors recently ( when my regular unavailable) and I am getting some conflicting ideas on landing.
I approach trimmed for 75mph and 30 deg flap ( 20 if gusty) then I get varying instructions once over the threshold:
My regular says to gradually reduce power and then pull throttle right back at the flare ( this works ok for me and happy to use this method)
Another guy said once over the threshold,pull throttle right back and glide to the flare ( I didn't like the sudden sink with this).
The one that works best for me and has produced some very smooth landings is that I 'juggle' the throttle and attitude right though the flare and don't completely throttle back until just before touchdown.I have been criticised by another FI that I am trying to land it like a jet.
Is there only one 'right' way as I am keen to get it right on the skills test ( that is some way off of course) and always like to fly solo as accurately as if my FI was there with me.
Any advice welcome
Modelman