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To: rjsimmon
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.

30 posted on 05/16/2019 7:20:31 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: central_va
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.

Then I would say you are doing it right. A 172 has an approach and landing speed of 60-70 knots while the stall is 40. That ain't landing at stall speed.

32 posted on 05/16/2019 7:23:43 AM PDT by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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37 posted on 05/16/2019 7:32:11 AM PDT by WhoisAlanGreenspan? (# of takeoffs = # of landings)
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