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Old November 6th 06, 08:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Tauno Voipio
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Default angle of approach or landing range question

Tim923 wrote:
I don't have an aviation background. What is the typical angle of
landing/approach for commercial airliners? There's an illusion for
novices, and it seems like the angle is much greater, even 30 degrees
or more, but I remember hearing it is much less, like under 10. At
what angle would the passengers complain of a rough landing.


Unless the terrain or noise considerations require otherwise,
the standard approach glide angle is 3 degrees (about 1 to 20).

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