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Precision Landings and practice
As a segue from off airport landings....how about precision? Can you
consistently touch down at minimum speed with your regular aircraft within a 50' mark? Can you do it with a short/soft/XW/ Obstacle? Can you do it with any configuration of flaps and or power? OK....got an electrical failure that prevents any flaps from coming down and you are faced with a no flap landing. Should be a piece of cake but when is the last time you did it with precision? Suppose you have an engine failure and are headed down into a wooded area with only a small meadow for any decent landing? The surface is unknown, trees all the way around, and you're not sure of the exact wind until you are committed on final. There you have the elements of short/soft/XW/Obstacle all wrapped up in one and easy to visualize. Many different scenarios that can be described that are day to day events at the airport but so few ever challenge their abilities. I can't remember the last time I saw a spot landing contest or even heard of one being proposed. Great way to focus on precision landings and make them fun. All of my students have been challenged to beat me at spot landings but so far none have managed...close but no cigar. That only serves to motivate them to do better and in turn makes them better pilots. How about your landings? Fly safe and Merry Christmas to you all Rocky aka Ol Shy & Bashful Selway Kid |
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