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Old 6th August 2001 | 16:46
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I was taught this from the start and it worked a treat........

In the last few seconds of the approach with the power off aim to try and fly the runway at 4 feet above the ground. If you have too much speed it will bleed off after a few seconds, if not enough the next stage will happen that much sooner.

As your attempts to stay 4 feet above the ground start failing the nose will naturally rise and the a/c will descend gently onto the tarmac/grass, mainwheels first.

You can lower the nosewheel down at this point or keep it just above ground for a bit of braking effect.

It really does work and there will NEVER be a bounce back into the air as the a/c is just not going fast enough to do it.

Anyone agree?