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Old 17th Apr 2013, 19:12
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At 1.3 times the stall its a doddle if you are accurate with the numbers.
Trim is also important so have the aircraft trimmed a fraction nose up meaning a slight forward pressure on the column to maintain the glide.
It is also important to get a feel for the aircraft adding or removing power!
A lot is a lack of confidence near the ground and I cannot stress enough that instructors should teach landing by not landing.
Fly the aircraft along the runway at 2 feet if you want and do not land then reduce power and add a bit of back pressure soon the aircraft will want to descend add more back pressure while trying not to land.
Kiss the runway and there you go!
No big deal piece of cake
A lot is in the head not hands!
Be confident operating near the ground, adding or removing power and pitch with a good feel for whats going on.
Do not be a panic stricken passenger to the aircraft hoping it will work out!
Control the aircraft not the aircraft controlling you!

Pace

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