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Old 2nd Dec 2014, 16:36
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BroomstickPilot
 
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Final tip to Okavango

Hi Okavango,

When doing my PPL (back in 1960 on the Auster) there was one thing my instructor said to me that I always remember. He said that, even after I had passed my general flying test, for some short time only about three in every ten of my landings would be much good. It would take time and practice to be able to make a decent landing every time.

In the early stages therefore I should not be too bothered if I frequently have to do a go-round, perhaps even twice, before finally landing the aeroplane.

For example, if you land a bit heavily and bounce, don't try to correct the landing - go round and come back for another go. You will learn how to recover a slightly inelegant landing later when you've got a bit of experience.

Good luck!

BP.
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