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Old 7th Jul 2013, 18:42
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Visual Approaches

If you as professional pilot can not perform a visual approach without the aid of a loc/GS it might be time to reconsider what you do for a living. (This is aimed at the people that think visual approaches are dangerous. I make no judgement on the Asiana incident yet).

Here is how to do a visual approach:

1. Find the runway
2. Find a bug on your windshield
3. Put the bug where you want to touch down on the runway.
4. If the bug ends up short of your touchdown point pull up a little (or use trim).
5. If the bug goes past your desired touch down point push a little. (or use trim).
6. Add or remove power as required to maintain whatever speed you have decided to use.

That is it. Nothing more, nothing less.
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