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Old 27th Feb 2014, 18:09
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misd-agin
 
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Actually do land the A321 heavy you need to reduce the sink rate to 425-430 FPM. Light it can handle 450-487 FPM.




If someone told me at 50' that I need to correct the sink rate to ANY specific number I'd laugh in their face.


People often do a small pitch correction in the 30-50' range. Let's call it a 'pre flare'. If you do it at 50'(typical approach) you do slightly less than you do if you make a change at a lower altitude.


If the sink rate is higher you do slightly more. If the sink rate is less you do slightly less or delay making an inputs.
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