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Old 23rd May 2010, 21:24
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Tinstaafl
 
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When you say 61kts to the flare, do you mean a point around 10' or 20' or so? If so then that could be an issue. Cessna, Piper & Beech typically specify a glide at the nominated speed through the 50' screen height. After that no expectation to maintain the speed to the ground.
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