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Old 9th April 2009 | 18:55
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Pilot DAR
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I wouldn't sweat it too much, it sounds like everything other than the use of brake was just as it should have been. You'll remember for a long time how it felt to have a very exiting landing, and what you're going to concentrate more on next time to make it less exciting. Depending upon your aircraft type, and available runway, consider using much less or no brake, and more runway. It will be longer, but neater! (pretend you're having to pay for the brakes) It sounds like you continued to fly the plane after you contacted the runway, and that's great! Keep that up.

Perhaps one disadvantage (I don't know the circumstances of your flight) is that this was the last landing of that day's flying. It was not good, and you could not "get right back on the horse". I occasionally have landings I did not like, and I always go and do another circuit, so my last landing satisified me. THus the really bad one is not fresh in my mind! I accept that if someone's waiting for the plane, this may not be possible.

This will fade into your collective experience, and become a part of what makes you a better pilot. Don't analize it too much. Once you understand how to do better next time, concentrate on that. Eventually landings will become second nature, then you'll only scare yourself a few times a year. You'll never stop scaring yourself completely!

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