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Cessna 172 landing techniques - what is the difference?

Hi guys,

I fly 172R and am a post (first) solo level student. I will ask my instructor next time I fly, but I want to hear what you guys think.

I learned to land my pulling the power when I am still pretty high on final, and gliding all the way down to the runway. I know that some instructors (I flew with one) teach that you keep power in all the way down to the runway, and then pull power just before the flare (basically).

What is the difference and pros/cons of each method? Any safety issues between the two? Which is more challenging?

Thanks a lot in advance.
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