This thread is about flying
After bashing out some circuits on Tuesday i reviewed the video footage and noticed I seemed to be coming out high on final. I made most of the turns onto final at 1000AMSL or above, (1200AMSL circuit height) and have been advised to be about 600-800AMSL on final, so, where am I going wrong?
I like to stick tight to the 1200'QNH in the circuit, upon turning base I reduce to 1500RPM (cessna 152) and hold the nose until into the white arc and then flaps 20, trim for 70. I find that by the time i have done that, I need to be turning final and I'm still high. My landings generally come out well, but I'm bringing power out quite early and 30 degree flap every time, is this wrong/bad?
My question is, should I elongate my downwind leg? I've been shown the point at which to turn, and its marked rather well with a landmark on the ground!
Could i perhaps reduce power to less than 2200RPM in the circuit so I have less speed when turning base?
Any other suggestions?
FS
