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Old January 21st 05, 05:27 AM
Jay Beckman
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"mindenpilot" wrote in message
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"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.


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) ?

I thought that was a standard pattern. Now, in my Beech, I do a similar
pattern, usually cutting the pattern either close to the threshold, or in
the flare. Any disadvantages to this approach?

Adam
N7966L
Beech Super III


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.)


 




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