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Old 07-22-2017 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by METO Guido
With final approach 70 kts or so they're half jet speeds but same fundamentals apply. Turning final at 500'? Note the RW touchdown target cuts an attitude line though the plexi at a consistent point on each approach and stays there until transitioning to the landing maneuver. Too high on the glass? We're below path. Touchdown spot visual riding lower than normal above the glareshield? Getting high. Of course, the touchdown target also moves consistently from the right, toward your left shoulder, on each (std.) circuit base leg. Time roll in/out with the centerline running straight up your right knee completing the turn. Once you got it down, take a mental snapshot of how that fit your mind's eye. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Crosswindy day? RW stripe still runs up your knee while pointing the spinner at the upwind edge. One thing I've noticed, even on big iron with those new to it, some stay visual too much. Make scanning inside/outside a tic-tock habit, pays off big later. And yes, it's ok to be a compulsive centerline tracker.

Wanna get Navy all crazy? Unless the engine quit, if you're slow, ADD POWER.
Adding power while slow is a 2 step process in multi engine props, especially with blown lift, you have to lower the nose. Add power and do nothing else, all you'll do is get above glideparth and maintain airspeed. The airplane when trimed is trimed for a given airspeed. Pitch and power