Figure 7-8. Intended Point of Landing

CHAPTER SEVEN

T-34C CONTACT

Mentally superimpose our symbolic aircraft on the glideslope and you should see that

by maintaining airspeed (meticulously) and a constant sight picture of the touchdown

zone, you will maintain a constant rate of descent to land in a predictable area of the

runway.

If your airspeed is "locked on" and the intended point of landing appears to be

running away from you, your aircraft is falling below the desired glideslope. Add

power, raise the nose to maintain airspeed and fly back up to the glideslope.

Anticipate a slight power reduction when back on glideslope and lower the nose to

the approach attitude to reestablish the rate of descent.

Conversely, if the intended point of landing disappears beneath the nose and airspeed

is "locked on," you have flown above the glideslope and need to reduce power. Lower

the nose, thereby increasing the rate of descent while maintaining airspeed. Anticipate

a slight power addition once reestablished on glideslope and readjust the nose attitude

to "set" the desired rate of descent (Figure 7-8).

Intended Point

of Landing

INBOARD

GEARDOOR

MASTER

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SYS

WHEELS

LHOPEN

FIRE

ANT

CAUTION

RADIO

VHF

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ACAN

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UHF

VHF

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TEST

CAUTION

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KNOTS

BUNO

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100

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Figure 7-8 Intended Point of Landing

Balanced flight must be maintained throughout the approach. An unbalanced flight

condition increases the stalling speed, gives an erroneous impression of the flight path

of the aircraft, and may cause difficulty during the subsequent landing transition,

touchdown, and/or landing rollout. Fly the aircraft smoothly; avoid sudden or erratic

control movements. Remember, good basic airwork and proper trim are mandatory in

the approach. The proper amount of rudder and up elevator trim will enable the

aircraft to "fly itself" with very little control pressure. The key to a good landing is a

good approach.

7-12 LANDING PROCEDURES