Point & Power - Will somebody explain

[bluskis]

I think something has to explain the increase in landing accidents, particularly involving wheelbarrowing.

I Fly has it right when he cites the poor response of jet engines of 'real aeroplanes' as the reasons for jet pilots to learn point and power.

I firmly believe PPL piston pilots should think power controls descent and pitch controls speed.

They should then think speed is the vital ingredient, and in sticking to the correct speed they should use power to control their arrival at the appropriate point on the runway.

No doubt relearning will be required for the transition to'real aeroplanes', instruments and jet power, but in the mean while the PPL pilot will have achieved feel for flying, and safe landings will have been made.

I post the above secure in the knowledge that I will be in the minority.