New Normal Landings

Axioms about landing abound in aviation. Sayings such as "flying is the second greatest thrill known to man; landing is the first" and "any landing you can walk away from is a good landing" are among the most popular. You also hear colorful language applied to the landing process: A greaser is good; crow-hopping, porpoising, groundlooping are bad.

Key Takeaways:

• Adopt a "new normal" landing approach by integrating best practices from diverse scenarios like engine-out, short-field, and soft-field landings, focusing on speed, altitude, precision, and landing attitude.
• Prioritize flying the pattern at best glide speed, controlling airspeed primarily with pitch and trim, and managing the glidepath with power, flaps, or slips only when necessary to intercept the intended descent profile.
• Enhance landing precision by consciously choosing aim and touchdown points, and consistently adopting a nose-up landing attitude during touchdown and rollout for softer, straighter landings with increased aerodynamic braking.
• Maintain active pilot involvement through continuous visual scanning, proactive and relaxed control inputs (especially rudder and elevator), and practicing "Pilot-Induced Dither" for smoother and more controlled touchdowns.

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