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How to Improve Your Landings

Pilot Institute

Watch out for some common mistakes, such as over-controlling and reacting incorrectly to visual cues. A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. Your aircraft may have recommended V-ref speeds for different aircraft weights. Flying at 60 knots?

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