id: landing title: Landing meta: Learn how to land in Infinite Flight. order: 13 #

Landing #

What is a safe Landing? #

For a safe landing to be assured, the following criteria must always be met:

Flare Height #

The height at which the flare is initiated can vary significantly, the following factors should always be taken into account when determining the correct height:

• Aircraft type
• Aircraft weight
• Airport elevation
• Steeper approach slope (compared to the nominal 3 degrees)
• Tailwind
• Runway slope

Type of Landing #

Landing Technique #

Once you have clearance (if applicable) and the runway is completely clear, you can follow the steps below to land:

Step 1

: Prior to the flare, avoid destabilization of the approach - look to the end of the runway to help you judge the flare height

Step 2

: At the appropriate height for that aircraft and the environmental conditions, perform the flare maneuver and reduce power to idle

Step 3

: Hold the selected landing attitude until touchdown

Tip

: We recommend you do not continue to pull back to elongate the flare in an attempt for a smooth touchdown; this increases the risk of not achieving the safe touchdown criteria, and also a tail strike is more likely!

Step 4

: If at any time, a safe landing is not assured, perform a go-around or baulked landing procedure.

Rollout and Runway Exit (Full Stop) #

Step 1

: On touchdown, select reverse (if fitted), ensure that the spoilers have deployed (if fitted) and monitor the deceleration of the aircraft

Step 2

: Use the rudder to maintain the runway centerline. As speed decreases, so does the aerodynamic effect of the rudder, more input will be required at slower speeds

Step 3

: Modulate your braking and use of reverse (if fitted) to exit the runway expeditiously, but in a controlled manner. You should always plan in advance your exit strategy, but be flexible; the aircraft may decelerate faster or slower than you were expecting

Tip

: Rapid Exit Taxiways (RETs) have design exit speeds which can be very high - however due to the Ground Overspeed Level 1 Violation, we recommend you do not exceed 35kts whilst exiting the runway. For exits that are 90 degree turns, your groundspeed should be under 10kts

Step 4

: There are some airports which may require a back-taxi to exit the runway. Check out our Back-Taxi page for a step by step guide

Step 5

: When exiting the runway, keep moving until the aircraft is completely past the hold short line to ensure that the runway is clear for the next departure/arrival. You should always avoid coming to a complete stop and try communicate with ATC (if present) whilst on the move to avoid a traffic jam behind you!

How to perform a Touch & Go #

Once you have clearance (if applicable) and the runway is completely clear, you can follow the below steps to land:

Step 1

: On touchdown, ensure that the spoilers have deployed (if fitted) and monitor the deceleration of the aircraft - do not select reverse (if fitted)

Step 2

: Use the rudder to maintain the runway centerline. As speed decreases, so does the aerodynamic affect of the rudder, more input will be required at slower speeds

Step 3

: Retract flaps to a take-off setting and select spoilers to OFF

Step 4

: Once they are set, increase thrust to take-off power and proceed with a normal take-off

Tip

: For a Stop & Go, follow the same steps as above however, come to a complete stop before commencing the take-off roll

How to perform a Low Approach #

To perform a low approach, follow the same steps as a Go-Around procedure.