Remove Checkride Remove True Airspeed Remove Weight-Shift-Control
article thumbnail

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

Pilot Institute

Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights.