Chapter10

Chapter 10 - Faulty Approaches and Landings

This chapter discusses the factors contributing to faulty approaches and landings and describes the appropriate actions for making recoveries. A thorough knowledge of these factors is invaluable to the pilot in preventing landing accidents.

Faulty Approaches and Landings
Low Final Approach
Slow Final Approach
Use of Throttle
High Roundout
Late or Rapid Roundout
Floating During Roundout
Ballooning During Roundout
Bouncing During Touchdown
Hard Landing
Touchdown in a Drift or Crab
Ground Loop
Wing Rising After Touchdown
Summarizing Corrective Actions

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