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How to Make a Perfect Soft Field Landing Every Time

Pilot Institute

This tendency is due to their high center of gravity and heavy engine over the nose wheel. On a normal landing, you’d pull the power over the threshold, begin your roundout, and flare around 10 feet AGL. When crossing the threshold, start reducing the power. In extreme cases, a nose-over can occur.

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Stupid Pilot Tricks

AV Web

With lateral options dwindling, the Bell 47D went into a vertical lift. After one full revolution, the helicopter lifted rapidly from the ground and climbed immediately. The pilot reported that he was too high and fast crossing the threshold 70 feet above ground level (AGL) at 90 mph. Feliz ao nuevo! pole dancer.

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