Landing Questions

[MishaCamp]

Trim?

What is the Trim control for and how do you use it. In never touch it.

What does Trim do?

But every time I press it it goes off again

Flare Angles

Hi there, I just wan’t to clear up the problems with “flaring” the aircraft. These are what I think the angles of flare and touchdown speeds are. All aircraft are with a load of 50 percent GA E.g C172, C208: Approx touchdown speed 60-65knts flare: 3-4 degrees. Single isle E.g 737-800, A321: Approx touchdown speed 130-135knts flare: 5-6 degrees Wide body E.g 77W, A330: Approx touchdown speed 77W; 135-140knts A330; 120-125knts flare 77W; 3-4 degrees A33/40 4-5 degrees

Approach Speeds Explained

Hi all, I would like to give you all some more information regarding the different approach speeds for the airplanes most of you fly in IF. A lot of times we, ATC, see airplanes coming in for landing with speeds of 180+ knots. THIS IS INCORRECT Any passenger jet lands with a maximum of 160 knots when it is at its Maximum Landing Weight (MLW). There are a few different categories for airplanes regarding their approach speeds and they are as follows: Category A: Speed 90 knots or less. Catego…