From the very beginning, my children were instructed to greet each landing with praise. As long as the crash didn’t dislodge any loose teeth—or, later on, their retainers—it was expected that they would utter an obligatory congratulation. Today, my grandchildren make a big point out of yelling, “Nice landing, Pop,” as I shut down. They may actually mean what they say.
Nice Landing, Pop
Key Takeaways:
- The author humorously recounts his lifelong struggle with making consistently smooth aircraft landings across various planes, a challenge shared by his wife who eventually gave up her pilot's license.
- His landing skills only significantly improved when flying professionally, largely due to the forgiving trailing-link landing gear of the Cessna Citation CJ3, rather than a sudden mastery of technique.
- The article emphasizes that even highly experienced and professional pilots can unexpectedly make poor landings, highlighting the universal and often humorous challenge of achieving a perfect touchdown.
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