Returning to Earth…Softly. The idea behind a soft field landing is to land as softly as possible, and most importantly be ready to go around if the field is too soft and you would be “sucked in” or get stuck on the runway. It may surprise you, but I have been on several soft grass… Continue reading Soft Field Landing Pr Copy
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Short Field Landing Pr Copy
Short Field Landing The idea here it to clear an imaginary (or real) 50′ obstacle and then land on a very “short” runway. You will in reality be practicing this on a runway probably 4,000’+ long and not have any real obstacle to contend with. Your job will be to simulate the runway is only… Continue reading Short Field Landing Pr Copy
Soft Field Landing Pr
Returning to Earth…Softly. The idea behind a soft field landing is to land as softly as possible, and most importantly be ready to go around if the field is too soft and you would be “sucked in” or get stuck on the runway. It may surprise you, but I have been on several soft grass… Continue reading Soft Field Landing Pr
Short Field Landing Pr
Short Field Landing The idea here it to clear an imaginary (or real) 50′ obstacle and then land on a very “short” runway. You will in reality be practicing this on a runway probably 4,000’+ long and not have any real obstacle to contend with. Your job will be to simulate the runway is only… Continue reading Short Field Landing Pr
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Normal Seaplane Landing
A few tips to remember about good landings: Set your landing attitude early, and know what a proper landing attitude looks like (your instructor will explain this on your first takeoff) Maintain the appropriate approach speed, do not get slow or fast Using a little power (no more than 1,500rpm typically) through the landing will… Continue reading Normal Seaplane Landing
Soft Field Landing
Returning to Earth…Softly. The idea behind a soft field landing is to land as softly as possible, and most importantly be ready to go around if the field is too soft and you would be “sucked in” or get stuck on the runway. It may surprise you, but I have been on several soft grass… Continue reading Soft Field Landing
Short Field Landing
Short Field Landing The idea here it to clear an imaginary (or real) 50′ obstacle and then land on a very “short” runway. You will in reality be practicing this on a runway probably 4,000’+ long and not have any real obstacle to contend with. Your job will be to simulate the runway is only… Continue reading Short Field Landing