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Old 16th Feb 2014, 07:42
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Hermie
 
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New to Flying

Hi

I recently started flying. For my landings my instructor insist that I shouldn't use my ailerons throughout my entire approach and landing phase. He says to only use rudder to keep the plane stable for approach.

I am having difficulty trying to understand this concept as I have a tendency to use the ailerons to keep my wings level since ailerons primary control is roll whereas rudder secondary control is roll.

Anyone has any explanation to this method? Is this an alternative method which I'm unfamiliar with? Instructor has 2000+ hours in total and 1500+ hours on the PA28 the aircraft I'm training on.

Thank You
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