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Old 13th Apr 2001, 13:16
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xthepond
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On a medium/large jet there is very little flare as the approach angle is already around 2 degrees nose up at typical approach weights. Its the rate of descent at the final moments that I believe helps you arrive in some style or embarrasment as the case maybe. The type I fly will strike the tail at a smudge over 7 degress nose up and a high nose attitude grabs the attention as much as no decerniable flare. If you try to be too clever I find you either 'drop off the step' with a thump or you eat up masses of very valuable runway at a fast rate. Get it down in the right spot a knot or two above the bug and it should be a good day in toytown!