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Old 21st Apr 2009, 13:21
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POL.777
 
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Disconnect A/P A/T and scan your attitude, speed, VSI constantly. Correct by 2 - 4 % N1 but don't be shy on the thrust if you go significantly below Vfly a good quick burst of 10 - 15 % and then quickly back to your reference setting will help you a lot. If you find yourself to be 10 kts fast, be careful with too big a reduction, never below 40 - 42%. But the scan and small corrections will most of the time keep speed and attitude fairly stable. If you anticipate up or downdraft just before touchdown, ie coming from the sea to land or passing a forrest/road etc on short final think in advance what you wanna do - Do I need more thrust, should the attitude increase etc.
Check the wind on your display against reported wind, - will it turn 60 degrees the last 500 ft?
A good landing starts with a stabilized approach.

Safe landings buddy.
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