CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 20
ASI Message
Landing Attitude
BY BRUCE LANDSBERG
Words often get in the way of explanations. This is
especially true between students and CFIs. Learning
to land is one of those complex things where no two
landings are exactly alike, and sometimes instructors
toss off explanations such as, "Just assume the
landing attitude, dude (or dudette), and touch down
on the mains."
Like many things (but especially landings), stuff happens fast:
CFI: "Did you see that? That's exactly what I'm talking about!"
Student: "Whah, huh?"
CFI: "Pay attention this time," etc.
So let's slow things down a bit, and here's one technique that might
help. Try a high speed taxi down a long runway. CFI controls the
throttle so the aircraft doesn't lift off, student manages pitch attitude
(after CFI demonstrates) such that the nose wheel is properly clear
of the runway. There's also the issue of where to look because peering
over the nose, even if you could, isn't going to yield that all-important
depth perception between a kiss-down and a butt-buster. You've got to look
slightly off to the left or right, depending on which seat you're sitting in.
Download the Air Safety Institute's Mastering Takeoffs and Landings
Safety Advisor (airsafetyinstitute.org/tol-sa) to learn more about our
attitude toward takeoffs and landings and help your students achieve the
right attitude.
Landings are consistently the leading cause of mishaps. Usually they don't
result in fatalities, but we could save a lot of time, money, and aggravation
by having the right attitude. I'm still working on mine-every touchdown!
Perhaps you have some observations (see the comment tab below).
Safe Flights...
Bruce Landsberg
President, AOPA Foundation
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CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Vol. 5, Issue 2
Arrival & Approach Briefings
Safety Seminar: Real World Weather
CFI Commentary: Talking to ATC
CFI Tips: Density Altitude - An Experiment
ASI Message: Landing Attitude
Real Pilot Story: Fire in the Cockpit
Safety Spotlight: Into the Unknown
ASI Online: In Review - Storm Week
Safety Quiz: Non-Precision Approach at CEC
CFI Tools: Passenger Safety Briefing
Chief's Corner: Flying is as Safe as You Make It
Pilot Safety Announcement: School Daze
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Vol. 5, Issue 2
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 2
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Arrival & Approach Briefings
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 4
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 5
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 6
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 7
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 8
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 9
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Safety Seminar: Real World Weather
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - CFI Commentary: Talking to ATC
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 12
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 13
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 14
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 15
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 16
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - CFI Tips: Density Altitude - An Experiment
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 18
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 19
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - ASI Message: Landing Attitude
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 21
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Real Pilot Story: Fire in the Cockpit
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 23
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Safety Spotlight: Into the Unknown
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 25
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 26
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 27
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - ASI Online: In Review - Storm Week
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 29
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Safety Quiz: Non-Precision Approach at CEC
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 31
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - CFI Tools: Passenger Safety Briefing
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Chief's Corner: Flying is as Safe as You Make It
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 34
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 35
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - 36
CFI-to-CFI Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 2 - Pilot Safety Announcement: School Daze
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