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Old 30th Aug 2007, 19:46
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fireflybob
 
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More tips for landing

1. Watch carefully how other pilots fly the approach and landing - best to do so from the jump seat so you have more spare capacity to just observe. When doing so critically evaluate the landing - where was the touchdown point, was the speed correct, what was the feel of the touchdown like, was the a/c on the centreline, what was the speed control etc like on the approach. Copy what you see as correct.

2. Whenever given a choice opt for the more "difficult" landing (ie crosswind, limiting runway etc) - this will stretch your skills. (I digress here but its a bit like teaching 45 degree bank turns in basic flying - if they can do a 60 degree bank turn the 45 er is a piece of cake!)

3. Just do more landings! It takes time to programme the brain. Do NOT expect to get better from every "try" but LEARN from every "try" - plateaus and regressions in learning are often signs of progress - dont treat them as "failure". But remember practice makes permanent so make sure what you practice is correct!

Happy Landings
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