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How to fly a perfect soft field approach and landing

Flight Training Central

Adjust pitch and power for the desired airspeed and approach angle.The approach should be stabilized on the extended runway centerline no lower than 300’ AGL. At this time, it should be gently lowered.Maintain directional control and crosswind correction with appropriate rudder aileron input.

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Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

x V SO (or POH recommendation) by around 500 feet AGL. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize. Establish the target approach speed by around 500 feet AGL. Use the rudder to keep the aircraft in line with the runway and apply aileron into the wind.

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How to Master Slow Flight (Step-By-Step)

Pilot Institute

Fly at least 1,500 above ground level (AGL) to allow room for recovery in case you stall the aircraft. For a greater margin of safety, select an altitude that leaves you 1,500 feet AGL after recovery from a stall. So, if you’re inexperienced or out of practice, consider starting at 3,000 feet AGL.

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