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Old 24th April 2009 | 04:21
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jacksil
 
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From: Cananda
PPL flight test - forced approach

Hey All,

I just took my PPL in flight test. I got a partial pass because I failed the forced approach. I was WAY too high. in the debriefing the examiner suggested I pick the longest 2 fields first, then think about other factors (wind, surface etc.). I would also recommend that you remember it may be better to circle a point to lose altitude rather than slip. I tried slipping when I was 500' up and 400' away from the field, got too much speed and would have needed much more glide distance even if I had gotten low enough.

Hope these tips help others avoid my mistakes. Pc.
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