USE OF POWER
Power can be used effectively during the approach and
roundout to compensate for errors in judgment. Power
can be added to accelerate the airplane to increase lift
without increasing the angle of attack; thus, the descent
can be slowed to an acceptable rate. If the proper
landing attitude has been attained and the airplane is
only slightly high, the landing attitude should be
held constant and sufficient power applied to help
ease the airplane onto the ground. After the airplane
has touched down, it will be necessary to close the
throttle so the additional thrust and lift will be
removed and the airplane will stay on the ground.
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