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Old 09-02-2011 | 02:48 PM
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OliverJacob
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Default RE: Making a Good Landing

'the wind got me' is an universal excuse for a messed up landing. We all make mistakes and it's sometimes easier to blame something else for it.
But when the wind is gusty, the best pilot can crash his plan, especially with a crosswind. If you are slow, your ailerons are less effective, it can flip you right over.
The mistake many pilots make is to stand too close to the runway and look head on to their planes. It makes it easier to control the direction, but the speed can not be seen from that angle of view.
So what I see myself and other doing is to get too slow and stall a few feet above the runway. The right elevator input is the key to a successful landing. The throttle shut be at idle before hitting ground effect.
It all take practice and we are all constantly learning...