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Instructions
Work through the pre-land checklist as you radio the destination airport's control tower. Give the tower your name, company and tail number. State your current altitude, present location and any additional information significant for your landing and follow closely any directions you receive from the tower.
Wait until you receive clearance to land at the airport before beginning your descent. 500 feet-per-minute is normal when you begin at a 45-degree angle with a pattern altitude of approximately 1,200 feet.
Turn downwind when the plane is approximately a quarter of a mile away from the runway. The plane should be traveling at an approximate speed of 80 knots.
Reduce power to approximately 1,500 rpms and extend the landing flaps 10 degrees as you lower the nose after spotting the numbers on the runway. Be sure to drop speed carefully approximately 5 knots as you descend.
Apply 10 more degrees of landing flap as you reduce speed to 70 knots as you turn so that the plane is perpendicular to the quickly approaching runway. Be aware of other approaching traffic.
Stabilize your approach as you make your final turn attempting to hit the runway at approximately 60 knots. This is a good time to extend the flaps another 10 degrees. Keep the plane aligned by manipulating the rudder pedals.
Raise the nose slightly as your reduce power a few feet from the landing and apply the brakes to bring you to the ground. Continue to reduce power as the plane comes to a stop.