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Old May 23rd, 2007, 13:39   #15
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Default Re: Controller Questioning A Pilot's Technique . . .

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Originally Posted by pilotnate23 View Post
The very reason I like the Air Force wheels down check.
Since it was mentioned, the LATEST point that Air Force guys are required to call gear down is "prior to crossing the runway threshold." But MOST will do it at the FAF (instruments), or on the Base turn (VFR), as most are taught to have the gear down prior to the "perch".
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Dude, what are you trying to do? Land the airplane or adjust the field elevation?
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