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Old 17th Mar 2015, 07:32
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A lot of good advice above. You definitely need a few sessions in smooth conditions. Too many sessions in strong xwinds early on in your circuit training (especially if gusty/turbulent) isn't much fun. Vital to look down the end of the runway after you flare and use your peripheral vision to 'feel' the sink as you hold off, gradually pulling back (in small 'bites') until you touch down on main wheels. As others have said, 1 day its just going to 'click' and you'll be saying 'oh NOW I get it..!'. Bit like when you learnt to ride a bike. All of a sudden it just clicks, and you're away. If after a while you're still struggling, ask your instructor to show you a few flapless landings and try a few of those. Shallower approach, less flare required and a bit more float just above the runway, the 152 pretty much just flies itself onto the runway (albeit at a slightly faster speed). It sometimes help give you a better feel/picture of where you should be above the runway just prior to landing. Whatever you do, don't give up. You'll get it eventually..!
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