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Old 10th December 2007 | 13:44
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18greens
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Flapless

Thats another one, why do flapless approaches need to be flatter or go out further than normal approaches? If you have such a surfeit of energy why not just apply less power and maintain the glide path. Given the wide variety of approach methods and variety of ac you do see one mans long final is another glide approach. Talking of steep approaches have you ever followed one of those powered hang gliders.

So the priority is to ensure everyone knows where everyone is and getting a priority of landing established. What value is there in calling glide or flapless?
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