Advanced Landings

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Tips for PPG 3 level or higher pilots since some of these techniques are particularly dangerous for newer pilots. They’re MORE dangerous for anyone but less so for someone who maintains high awareness and fast reactions to unwanted wing behavior.

Can you feel a stall or spin starting in its early stages? Real early? If not, flying heavy in the brakes is EXTREMELY dangerous.


Spot Landing Risks

What a useful skill it is to be able to land where you want without power. Pilots of all craft recognize the importance being able to put it down after thrust stops thrusting. We PPGers are lucky in just how small of a place we can alight, even landing on tiny targets...