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Old 16th Mar 2015, 23:33
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TSIO540
 
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Low approach

For students who've had flaring I've used the low approach technique to give a bit more handling practice in each circuit.

I.e. During the flare, add enough power so that you can fly just off the ground and experiment with slight changes in attitude and power to get used to the view for 15 -20 seconds or so (if the runway is long enough) then do a go around. Try to get as close to the runway as possible without touching it.

This will give you extra time in the flare (extended) to get the coordination right.

It can also be used in a crosswind situation to hold the centerline in an extended flare to a go around.

Once you are used to the handling, go back to the normal power off POH method.

Caveat: This is not appropriate to do when solo as it chews up runway very quickly while you're busy feeling the flare.

Good luck.
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