FE Hoppy – “just be sure you have the extra landing distance required”
Absolutely correct! The extra 10 kts that pilots add without thought is equivalent to 300-500ft added to the actual landing distance (
AC 91-71 Runway Overrun Prevention), and that’s without considering any effect on extending the flare.
Many pilots think that they can adjust their landing technique in adverse landing conditions, thus minimizing any additional distance; however as indicated above there is only one optimum landing technique, and the associated skills are best improved by constant practice. Furthermore when the approach and landing conditions are poor, and the manufacturers recommendation for speed addition is followed, then we need to exercise the mental skill of adding the speed-additive-distance to the landing distance required just to maintain the same level of safety as for a ‘calm’ day, ‘dry’ runway landing; if not, this could be judged as poor risk management in the event of an overrun.
Spam Up, you may be seeking a real smooth touchdown in the 125-800; IMHO this is difficult to achieve as the gear / structure is relatively ‘stiff’ occasionally causing the aircraft to shake and the touchdown feel hard. Also, small roll errors give some ‘judder’ from a single wheel touchdown. The 125 is relatively demanding when seeking excellence, but the low flight deck, small aircraft, ‘heavy’ control feel provide a good basis for improving landing skills which can be transferred to larger aircraft in the future .