It entirely depends on what you're trying to do with each landing. Standard
landing, wind no factor, I cut power on downwind and glide all the way in.
Strong headwind on landing, I'll carry a little power to extend the glide.
If I want to stay high for some reason, I'll cut power later in the pattern.
There have been times in the Taylorcraft when I've not cut power until on
final, still at 1000 feet, and managed to put her down on the numbers.

So, really, the question as it stands doesn't have much meaning beccause
there are so many variables.

Shawn
"John Doe" wrote in message
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I guess my question is simply put this way, do you cut power
immediately before touching down? If not, when?

I suppose a carrier landing would be an extreme.

Only curious. Thank you.