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Old 19th Sep 2014, 18:57
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JammedStab
 
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Perhaps some people are using a term such as "Bang it on" for what should be called "making sure that positive contact is made at a desired touchdown point instead of trying for as smooth a landing as possible resulting in too long a landing for the runway being used".

Frequently when there is a comfortable landing distance, many pilots will try for as smooth a landing as possible. But when the landing distance is more critical or contamination is an issue, a positive spot landing is desired. Perhaps techniques will vary from aircraft to aircraft and pilot to pilot but I on occasion try for a bit less of a flare when this is desired and if still floating, a check forward of the control column seems to help as well.

Perhaps this will lead to a more noticeable touchdown which some might have decided to call "Banging it on".
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