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Old 16th June 2002 | 11:07
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Centaurus
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On final approach for the precautionary landing what IAS are people taught to cross the fence at? I have heard of two main techniques. Some aim at the normal 1.3Vs (Flight Manual) speed over the fence which means a significant float in order to touch down right on the stall. This becomes a problem on a short field.

Others of the old school of thinking, come in hanging on the prop at 1.1Vs or even 1.05Vs which means the stall warning is coming on intermittently. I have noticed that ex Navy pilots (now civilian instructors) who are used used to landing on aircraft carriers, favour the very low speed approach - which in turn gives no float at the flare and absolute minimum touch down speed with minimum landing run. I guess that is the safest option if the field is short and the grass is wet. Also means less energy if the wheels hit something hidden in the grass.
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