A good landing starts with a good pattern. In this video I demonstrate a standard traffic pattern, and [KEY ELEMENT] I transition to slow flight over the runway. Instead of trying to land the plane, I focus on slow flight over the runway, eyes on the horizon, and using small, almost imperceptible control inputs to maintain center line and alignment. Practice with your instructor! Once you get good at slow flight over the runway, your landings will take care of themselves!


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Because the cost of flight training is so high, I want to make as many free ground school videos as possible to support student pilots in their journey to earning their wings. Whether you are a student pilot just getting started, an F16 fighter pilot on your nth rotation, or just someone who likes talking about airplanes, I hope you will feel welcome as we explore the skies together.

I am a Flight Instructor, Instrument and Advanced Ground Instructor, commercial pilot, and US Army Veteran. I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, and I love talking about airplanes, science, and leadership.