Proper jet landing technique
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From: England
Flare? Wossa flare please.....
With this class of aircraft, it’s when the ground senses an imminent arrival and gracefully gives way.
Of course arriving too quickly can catch the ground unawares; in mild instances it results in a gentle skip, but beware of cold, wet, dark nights with high crosswind, when the ground is very sluggish.
With this class of aircraft, it’s when the ground senses an imminent arrival and gracefully gives way.
Of course arriving too quickly can catch the ground unawares; in mild instances it results in a gentle skip, but beware of cold, wet, dark nights with high crosswind, when the ground is very sluggish.
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Cheyenne? II, III. Took delivery of the 7th(?) III produced Oct. 27, 1980.(logbook #1 out of 6). 
744 power reduction at 30-40'?
Perfect example that what's normal for one a/c is completely wrong for another airplane.
If you went to idle at 30-40' in a Cheyenne or a Navajo there's a high probability that they'll have to get a crane to get the plane off the runway.
744 power reduction at 30-40'?
Perfect example that what's normal for one a/c is completely wrong for another airplane. If you went to idle at 30-40' in a Cheyenne or a Navajo there's a high probability that they'll have to get a crane to get the plane off the runway.
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From: Germany
If you went to idle at 30-40' in a Cheyenne or a Navajo there's a high probability that they'll have to get a crane to get the plane off the runway.
16 years flying, pistons, turboprops, medium jets (A320), I don't remember ONCE looking at my speed past the threshold.
I try to fly at Vapp/Vref stable until I hear 30/40 feet, thrust idle, flare and let it sit in the TDZ.
I try to fly at Vapp/Vref stable until I hear 30/40 feet, thrust idle, flare and let it sit in the TDZ.
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From: Switzerland, Singapore
a turboprop will brake like a rock , especially with props forward , when you retard to idle. a jet floats much more in.
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From: Germany
Cheyenne III time? Yes. PM sent.
This is true for most turboprops but not for all. I flew some where it was perfectly fine to go to idle before touchdown. It all depends on the design. Every aircraft is different.
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