involved progressively reducing airbrakes as one approached the ground...

Sounds kinda flaky to me. I guess the key thing is what "progressively" means,
and at what point during the approach the reduction in spoilers is started.

Spoilers SHOULD be reduced in the last few seconds of the approach, as touching
down in the proper landing attitude without spoilers gives the lowest touchdown
speed -- especially important for unflapped ships and off- or rough-field
landings.



Mike Yankee

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