[rjsimmon]

I try to stall out over the numbers but then again the small planes are so light the are almost impossible to get to hold onto the ground.

I have flown in several small types and have always had at least 10 knots over stall upon landing. When we get >70% weight on wheels, we cut the power and aerobrake but never landed near stall.

[central_va]

C-172

Ok, I do not stare at the air speed indicator once the flair is started but with full flaps extended I am sure my IAS is way above 40 knots!!! I try for around 55-60 IAS on final with full flaps and a tiny little bit of power.