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landing on the main gear is accomplished. Failure to do so can
result in significant damage to the nose landing gear and
supporting structure.
44. Precise control of approach airspeed is important as the aircraft is prone to “floating” in
ground effect if flown at an excessively high airspeed:
In gusty wind conditions, add
half the gust spread to the
final approach speed
Figure 2-22 Approach Flap Settings
45. A normal landing is used when there is ample runway length available and no other
special circumstances exist. A normal landing is accomplished as follows:
a. establish a final approach with 20º flaps and IAS of 75-85 MPH. If desired, to
achieve a steeper approach angle, the approach may be flown with 35º flaps and
IAS of 70-80 MPH;
b. as the aircraft is flared for landing, smoothly reduce power to idle. A small amount
of power may be retained to assist in achieving a nose up attitude at touchdown,
but will increase the landing roll;
c. smoothly increase backpressure on the yoke to hold off the touchdown, establish
a nose high landing attitude;
d. touch down on the main landing gear;
e. after touchdown, hold the yoke aft, raise the flaps, and smoothly apply brakes as
required.
To minimize loading on the nose gear, complete the
landing roll with the yoke fully aft and use the
minimum braking required for the landing distance
available.
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