Checkride Ground Effect Stability 
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
Going into a checkride (or a grass strip) without solid soft field skills is asking for trouble. As with any landing, it’s vital to have a stabilized approach. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Soft field landings are widely misunderstood.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
The aircraft’s proximity to the ground leaves you with little to no room to recover from a loss of control. Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. Trim for level flight once you’re stabilized at your target speed. Readjust trim to remove control pressure.
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