Short Field Landing - Cessna C172 Series Operation Procedure

Nice Air Operation Procedure Cessna 172
1. Approach as normal.
2. Select proper aiming pilot.
You need to touch down +200/-0ft (+100/-0ft for commercial) from the point you select.
3. On short final, full flap and maintain 60kt at least last 1/4 mile on final.
You don't need to make steep or shallow approach. Just maintain normal approach path all the way to
the runway number.
4. Clear the brake
Make sure that your toes doesn't touch the brake. Your toe must be on the lower part of the pedal to
avoid locking the tire.
5. Reduce power, flare touchdown.
Do as you do for normal landing. If your approach was correct, it will touch down the point. If your
approach was wrong, there is no way to correct at this point. Do no try to touch down on the point by
lowering the nose or by releasing back pressure. You will land flat and damage the airplane. If you
think you will over shoot, commence go around and make the better approach next time.
6. After touch down, as you maintain directional control, retract the wing flap and use NORMAL BRAKE.
In real short field situation, you may need to use full brake. However, during training, we want to avid
locking the brake, making flat spot on the tires caused by improper use of " full brake". You call out
"Full brake" and use normal brake instead of full.
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