by bok269 » Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:25 pm
Ive had the same problem too, but have slowly practiced my way out of it (i.e. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, in the 172 until you get it). My problem was that I overcompensated. Id come in too low or too high, and then end up in the opposite predicament. What the lessons taught me (you should read and attempt them-I know they are screwy, but it will help you) is that once you are within reasonable distance of the runway, even if you are low according to the VASI or PAPI (which if you don't know what they are/how to use them-you definately need the lessons). Descend slowly, ie around 300 FPM (in the 172). Control your descent with the throttle and use the elevators as needed. Once you hit the glideslope based on the PAPI, the VASI or ILS, increase your rate of descent to 500 FPM. If you get to high, increase your rate of descent to lower you back down. Follow the VASI, PAPI, or ILS in. THeyare the only thing you need to watch, not the runway. Follow them and you wil be right over the threshold for landing. If your flaring technique needs help, check out hte lessons as well.
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