Correct approach and landing

[Neil_S]

1 hour ago, skippydiesel said:

I just couldn't watch the above video/rant all the way through. I am sure there are some gems of wisdom in there somewhere.

The bits I did watch, came across as the pilot can (with appropriate practise) always deliver the perfect landing - BS!

To deliver the perfect landing not only requires skill but LUCK!

Why luck , simply because humans can not see air movements. We will always be reacting / behind the effects of air movement (wind speed, direction & consistency) on our aircraft.

Practise will never make you the perfect pilot but will go along way to giving you the skills to respond appropriator to the dynamic environment we fly in.

Landings are great "levelers" - the very best pilot can still make a crappy landing,  be shown up by a low hours student.

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I did my BFR last week, and frequently when I have a passenger my landings are somewhat smoother as the extra weight gives the plane extra inertia, but my landings during the BFR with an examiner/instructor next to me were very ordinary (ie crappy!). On the way back I stopped in at Melton for one of their excellent cappuccinos and my landing was an absolute greaser!

I think it's called Sod's Law!

 

Cheers,

Neil

[facthunter]

Pretend the examiner is NOT there. Nev

[facthunter]

I always got check-itis and didn't sleep the Night before. Nev