"mindenpilot" wrote in message
For standard landings, am I the only one who learned (in a C-172) 2100RPM
10 degree flaps on downwind, 1700/20 on base, 1700/30 or 40 on final, cut
the power over the threshold (maybe a little later) ?

"Jay Beckman" wrote:
I was taught (C172SP)
- Abeam the numbers: 1500 rpm + flaps 10
- Base: 1500 + flaps 20
- Final: Flaps 30, pitch for 65-70kts, adjust power as needed
for constant GS
- Power off as I cross the runway end lights (add a very small
amount of power in the flare for a nice soft touchdown...but not
if I'm a little hot so as to avoid more float.)

I was taught (C152, little or no wind):
- 2100 rpm on downwind
- 1700 rpm abeam the numbers/10° flaps at white arc
- 1300-1500 rpm on base/20° flaps; pitch & trim for 60ish
- Final: adjust power only for GS; last 10° of flaps only as needed
- cut power when I know I have the runway made (not always in the same
specific place, and later with full flaps)