Figure 7-6. The "Straightaway"

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The secret to a good approach is to solve lineup problems early. After rolling out on

straightaway, if the centerline is not between your legs, correct immediately and

positively. Following this correction, continue to scan lineup, making small

corrections as necessary. Do not ease yourself to centerline, or a counter-correction

will have to be made close to the touchdown point of the runway.

Rolling wings level while aligning the airplane with the runway centerline, the nose

attitude should be maintained and a slight reduction in power may be necessary to

compensate for the increase in lift. Slight adjustments in pitch, changes of nose

attitude, and power may be necessary to maintain the descent attitude while gradually

decelerating. When the nose attitude and airspeed have been stabilized, the airplane

should be retrimmed to relieve the pressures being held on the controls. Do not slow

below 80/90 KIAS until commencing the landing transition.

The straightaway portion of the approach has some very closely defined dimensions

and these enable the pilot to establish constant visual checkpoints. The dimensions

are depicted below (Figure 7-6).

Fligh

t Path

100' - 150' AGL

1200' -1500'

Figure 7-6 The "Straightaway"

To maintain a constant glideslope, it is necessary to maintain a fairly constant

airspeed and rate of descent. Given that the aircraft has a constant attitude for each

airspeed, power, and configuration combination, we will be able to reference the nose

position to glideslope and intended point of landing. (Figure 7-7).

Line of Sig

Figure 7-7 Line of Sight

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