chris writes:

In real life, sometimes you get asked to do a 'short approach'. This
would be probably the closest to what you're doing in the sim, so if
you are looking to real life for validation of what you do in the sim,
then there you go..

I know I've seen real aircraft do it; I couldn't remember what it was called.

Ironically, I'd probably turn it down in real life, as I tend to be extremely
prudent.

I have done some wacky, crazy approaches when asked to do a short
approach, usually with healthy doses of sideslip..

You're braver than I am.

You don't feel it because the air and the ground are not connected..

That makes sense. I guess there's no telltale squeal of tires.

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