Rudder Threshold Weight-Shift-Control 
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight. This is because there is less airflow over the control surfaces.
Pilot Institute
JULY 12, 2024
Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. Watch out for some common mistakes, such as over-controlling and reacting incorrectly to visual cues. You should arrive at the threshold on the centerline at the proper height and speed each time.
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