How To Land A Cessna

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An introduction to how I teach landings. In just 6 minutes, I share more than a dozen tips and techniques to help beginning Student Pilots grasp the sometimes elusive and often frustrating task of making normal landings prior to solo. I cover Crosswind, Short, Soft and Power-Off Landings in other videos; this one is all about the simple basics that you learn in the first few hours of flight training.
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[@Eduardomiramar22]

You sound like a sports edition on radio going over after a game or before comments great voice

[@XPLAlN]

Yes these are some of the best videos out there. There are so many of these videos on youtube now but most of them are just young men parroting what they heard at flight school. There's no insight. It's good that someone with a decent amount of experience is making videos too.

[@jimturner7467]

XPLAlN mmm 'll 'm lI loveany thing that is shown on air craft.It is all a learning curve.

[@LandNfan]

Great video. I haven’t flown for 30 years, but I did love it. Learned in a 152, but logged most of my hours in a 172. I always “flew the numbers” on landing. On downwind opposite the touchdown point, reduce power to about 1750 rpm, set the first notch of flaps and trim for 70 knots. On base, drop the second notch of flaps and the speed will naturally reduce to 65. Turn final, add the rest of the flaps and speed will settle in at 60. Then tweak the power as needed to maintain the glide slope. Worked every time. One thing I am very grateful for. I did most of my primary training off a 2000’ grass strip, so I got pretty good at short field landings. I could usually have that 152 down, stopped and turned around to back taxi for another takeoff before I got to the windsock at mid-field. 2000’ is a bit short for touch and gos. For those we went over to the larger city airport and didn’t have to work around a bunch of crazy crop dusters.

[@MrBazH]

Great info, Norman. Love your 'simple' approach (pun intended). Much appreciated.

[@jakeesco4573]

Very cool story sir

[@skyhawk2958]

30 years for me as well. I have around 120 hours in 172.

[@Hazza4257]

I was always taught in the 172 to turn base with 1500 RPM and flaps retracted, then add flaps 10 and 20 through the base turn. Wait for 75-80 kts then lower the nose. Continue on base, then turn final, flaps full and 65 knots. Idle power usually passing over the threshold or as needed to maintain 65 on final.

[@rangerrick8220]

"Don't let the wheels touch till the airplane is done flyin"... great advice! Thanks for the video!

[@natural-born_pilot]

But if your too high off the runway and don’t realize it PROBLEM.

[@farayidarlingtonchaparadza20]

Hi Gary. I am doing my PPL in South Africa and I have found your videos to be both informational and entertaining.

[@crahmandaadir5564]

Yes I do it being flight mps😂😂

[@bEEBO178]

When I first started my flight training I never though I would ever get landings and always struggled with the flare. I remember the journey well but it will come in time and with practice. Its just a natural thing for me now.

[@Jam_66]

I’m at the same position right now, it’s so frustrating at times! Lol

[@jedahbeatz3570]

Thank you for the help mate !!! All I need now is a Cessna.

[@th3_toast623]

Did u got the Cessna

[@AmoLaMusicaIAC]

We’re still waiting... did u got the cessna?

[@jark22]

This is important. Did you get a cessna?

[@My_AviationChannel]

Guys, has he got the cessna yet?

[@Lengend-cu6ef]

did you get the cessna yet bro? we gotta know!

[@offgridcabin1557]

GUMPS for people that don't know is Gas (fuel on proper tank, fuel pump on if required)- Undercarriage (Landing Gear Down)-Mixture (Fuel Mixture Set)-Propeller (Propeller set)-Seat Belts and Switches (Lights, Pitot Heat etc.)

[@Twest130]

I add straps (seatbelts) and flaps at the end

[@jazzdad24]

G- gas U- under carriage M- mixture P- prop

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

GMPS for simple class. GPS for diesel.

[@mrdouble]

Thank you, was wondering

[@BrettMcNary]

CCGUMPS in 182 . Cowl flaps and carb heat!

[@keith2964]

Brings me back to my first solo days. 1983, N6529M. No action cams back then just memories. Thanks for the vid.

[@mustang6172]

I just want to tell you both good luck. We're all counting on you.

[@mothman-jz8ug]

And don't call me Shirley!

[@FirstLast-ux1mf]

"For students that are uhh... vertically challenged" Had me laughing. Great video

[@an6350]

i.e. me -___- I fucking hate cushions

[@worldburger]

I feel attacked 😆

[@Intrepid175a]

A good friend of mine learned in Cessna's and he was definitely what you could call "vertically challenged." Even with a cushion, he had a hard time seeing over the cowl with the nose up in full flare right before touchdown. He just looked out the corner of the windshield and watched the ground come up. He was actually pretty good at it.

[@ryanw1284ryansrants]

Was hoping someone pointed that out. I'm only 6ft and thought ... LOL short people. x)

[@prateek2888]

@@an6350 How tall are you?

[@SilverCymbal]

Excellent video! Thank you for doing this

[@jr4964]

This video helped me perfect my landings. I had hard landings prior to watching this video. Thanks for the instruction!!

[@roscoej5441]

I did 5 touch and go's plus my full stop the other day. I was actually afraid of flaring too much lol. At one point I did admittedly land with all three wheels

[@samcheeseman2750]

A.J. Reames I’m the opposite I just keep ballooning almost every landing. I’ve got about 40 landings which isn’t a lot but it’s not encouraging knowing I keep doing the same thing over and over.

[@Jam_66]

A.J. Reames same here, I flared too much one time and slammed the plane and now I don’t flair enough lol

[@TheRealYaro]

​@@samcheeseman2750 Had the same issues, here's what helped improve my landings (C172) : maintain airspeed on final at 60-65 kts. If you're carrying excess speed and the runway length permits, there's still a way to bleed it off before flaring: power off and pretend you're flying straight to the end of the runway, just be GENTLE with the elevator, don't suddenly jerk it back. The plane will naturally start sinking to the ground and will require progressively more and more pull back on the elevator. Flare when appropriate and touch down. (Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong; a student pilot doing pattern work at the time of writing this :)

[@gy3707]

Very well done Garry. Love it!!! I am an airline guy trying to get back into GA. Wow, its tough going back. This is the best video addressing the subject of landing a Cessna.

[@prestonmiller9552]

I always felt like next to navigation, landing was the most challenging part of flying. But a great instruction video such as this can help a lot to iron out the mistakes and get you landing like a pro. Practice, Practice, Practice, is the key to good landings. Landings should be just like riding a bicycle. Once you learn how it becomes second nature. Thanks for a great video.

[@beingmorenick4728]

Hi Garry, “fly Safely and fly often” - couldn’t agree more. Picking up training again in May this year and landing (as it might be for a lot of student pilots) was the area of was always least confident with. Some nice, simple and reenforced tips from your video there. Much appreciated! Looking forward to scanning your previous episodes and seeing what else is still to come. Nick, UK

[@LeeKobe1]

Doing my flight review tomorrow in a C172, and so this is helpful. I've been flying a Tripacer for the last 2 yrs, and didn't realize the 172's approach speed was that much slower. Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge!

[@offgridcabin1557]

My instructor always used to tell me to look down to the end of the runway when landing. I wondered why. It was 4000' ft away. Your version sounds much better.

[@PilotCristina]

Offgrid Cabin my instructor told me that too but it works out for me. It prevents you from looking inside so you know what to do with your yoke.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Offgrid Cabin Were can I learn how to fly online? Before my school starts

[@lenstanga6739]

That is while you're in the flair.

[@mytech6779]

My eyes always want to stare right close in front, makes my landings inconsistent.

[@МаксимЧерепанов-н5б]

@Martin Pozzi stall buzzer is a sound like a short pig yell before landing.

[@TVaughan667]

Garry - Thanks for the video. I no longer use my Private ticket, but is sure nice to fly along with guys like you. The joy of that first solo take-off and landing are still with me. N57G, where are you?

[@AlexWickLEGIT]

So helpful! I have never flown a plane before and have three minutes of fuel left so wish me luck!

[@martinmelish4043]

If I had you as an instructor I would have had my ppl 20 years ago! My daughter was on the way and My log book has 39.6 hours in it. You have a special gift of delivering how to do it!

[@amadd5641]

Love it. My instructor has said to me pretty much all of that over time, but you have filled in a few gaps for me in this short video that gives me more confidence.

[@herwartgebhardt5505]

I have flown a tr 182 for about 25 years all over the continent and have nearly 3000 hrs in the plane , finally quit flying at age 79. If I were still flying und would love to fly with you to learn. Thanks for a great video

[@davidaffinito5609]

Nice instructing Gary. I sent your video to one of my students. Since he is learning on a C 152, I had to remind him that we cut the power sooner than in the heavier C 182. Very nice video. I wish we had cameras like this back in the late 1960's when I was a young kid learning to fly. But with all this technology, it is strange that the average time for pilots to solo has gone way up since the "early days" of the late 60's and early 70's when the average time was around 15 hours. Now, I'm hearing stories of the average time being about 30 hours. I've heard this from flight examiners in the North Eastern U.S. If accurate, there is some unusual factor involved that I can only guess at. Thanks again. DPA

[@locomoshe]

prolly so the schools can charge more

[@1UTUBEUSERNAME]

People that brag about how little time it took to get licensed are so annoying. Seriously, go flex somewhere else. And oh yeah, I know a 6 year old kid that got his 747 certification and commercial pilot's license in 47 minutes, true story.

[@CC-hr3lg]

I wish I had these videos when I learned to fly. The best learning videos are the NTSB accident summarys. Theses videos are things that you should have known before you should have known it.

[@jivadaya6439]

I am really enjoying your videos. You have a great style of presenting and teaching; I really wish I had you for an instructor. Thank you so much for sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience :)

[@sirpilotofaviationr3085]

Jiva Daya a

[@TheEarthandyou]

You do. Right here on youtube.

[@markjohnson4962]

I have a Jay sim and want to learn basics repeatedly before resuming my in-air training. I have 13 hours with 15 takeoffs/landings (always nice to be in pairs) and The Jay gives me the realistic feeling I didn't get with the CFI truly managing my 15 experiences. I take away some nice tips from your video.

[@TheRiveraGallery]

One of the best simple videos I have seen on a Cessna! Thank you for posting

[@milk-it]

Wish you were still making videos on flying! Nicely produced, accurate information, great attitude, well commentated.

[@jasonwinter7534]

thank you for this. im setup to take my ppl/cpl at edmonton flying club, have been doing simulator x just mainly for some basic knowledge, but the way you explained this is just so much easier to understand

[@michaelmillburg2742]

Just enrolled in flight school this week... I am very glad to have stubbled across your video's!!

[@megan8120]

Why is this the BEST landing demo video.

[@jackjones3657]

Best landing video for GA aircraft I've seen yet, and I've watched a lot of them. Thank you!

[@twistedmr]

this bloke explains things in a way i easily understand. some flight instructors make others panic and have little room for another slight style difference. great video thanks.

[@joespeed1952]

Gary, you really need to make more videos! They're fantastic! And It's been more than 13 months!

[@wallaceaviation99]

Great job explaining the techniques for landing the182, but will also apply to most small Cessna's. He lands the 182 better than most videos i have seen on KZbin.

[@itsmelukek5409]

This video changed my entire perception of how you land. I was trying to go high speeds because I thought that was how you get a smooth landing. Thank you so much!

[@timbo1163]

Great video. I love the concept of looking down the runway a few stripes rather than the end. I never could grasp the concept of looking at the end of he runway; something my instructors tried to pound into my head. Now the comment "high wing planes tend to float..." throws me a bit. I learned to fly in Grumman T-Cats (don't laugh) but then flew Tigers and Cheetahs, all low wing aircraft. The Grumman Private Pilot course taught that low wings floated more due to a greater ground effect. I felt the difference later when I started flying the Cessnas.

[@martinwalsh1231]

What a Masterclass. Loads of lightbulb moments for me in this! Thanks!

[@jeff3741]

Good videos. Thanks for putting them up. I got my private license in a Grumman Cheetah at Houston Hobby a very busy class B airspace. They often had us do carrier landings to get out of the way of the big boys. But textbook landing were alway taught and used at the nearby practice fields like Clover and Sugerland. That was 17 years ago.

[@ronjohn9744]

Thank you so much sharing your knowledge with us. Hope to find a teacher like you here in Europe you spread a good mood in what you teach.

[@waynestallings2489]

I remember my first solo landing. After my 3 landings with my instructor, he got out. I was on my own. My first one was a go around. My instructor asked why I went around. I said I was too high and didn't have enough runway (4973'). He said I had plenty of runway. I remember saying, "YOU had enough runway." Hundreds of landings later, I realized he was right. But, he did tell me a go around was always a safe bet. I nailed the next two and was on my way...

[@ClearedAsFiled]

Garry...great video. Please start opting more current videos!!! You have a very calming teaching style....

[@ClarinoI]

Good advice! I've not got the hang of landing yet and I'm doing a session tomorrow (Cessna 150) so I'll be trying to keep these tips in mind.

[@l.l.prasannaranatunga7571]

Thank you, Gary. Yes, those precious 6 minutes come only after many landings!

[@philguzaif]

Awesome! Thanks for this video I'm getting ready for some challenging landings in the Colorado mountains

[@xMRPx]

Gary, excellent instruction! It's been a long time since I've flown. I was practically born and raised in our '49 C-170A. When I was in my early thirties I inherited it after my dad passed away. I finally got that left seat, although given the choice I'd have preferred to keep my dad instead of getting the plane. However, had it been a Citabria or a Decathlon... "Sorry Dad, it's been a real pleasure but don't you have someplace to go..?" ;) When my wife became pregnant my priorities changed along with my checking account balance and hello son and goodbye airplane. :( Anyways, I've never been in a trike, lots of taildraggers though. For some reason I thought you were in a taildragger when you kept your nose up upon landing. I just never gave it any thought until just now. A trike lands on it's main gear just like a taildragger does! Wow, I might be getting senile, I'm definitely rusty! Just ignore me. Very good instructional video, Gary! I enjoyed it! PS. Beautiful runway. Was that Barstow/Daggett in CA?

[@GarryWing]

Borrego Valley.

[@stevokennedy2383]

This really helped me thank you so much! Ps has anyone ever told you ,you sound like a NFL sports caster nice voice

[@peterv1806]

What a fantastic instructor! So informative!

[@mrhyde112OI]

The most badass pilot i've had the pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the upload.

[@Trialnerror]

Thank you. I'm 6hrs in and landing hard due to early flaring. Can be very discouraging but this helps!

[@craigpennington1251]

Bob Hoover did one. Love to see another. A split S landing. That was cool. That show was a very long time ago but I still remember it and haven't seen one done since. This is a great how to video and thanks for not Hollywooding it.

[@marktwain368]

Wonderful instruction that is repeated sufficiently for us to get the technique! Thank you sir!

[@marshallyoung7866]

What a clear and simple instruction ! Thank you Garry!

[@ratedm90]

Had a flight in a cessna 172 yesterday did a take off and landing. was soo much fun!

[@travelinben1966]

Well done.You are obviously a great instructor.

[@GamerzCove]

Great video. Recently started flight classes. This is very helpful

[@stationmanager2567]

The Cessna family of aircraft are very stable platforms to fly. I have had to fly a 172 in 35 kts of cross wind. No problem if you fly the aircraft down the glide slop at the right speed and fly into the round out and rudder and aileron are all there. The reference point is when you round out the stall warning blows. Its all in the POF formula.ie. CL HALFE ROW V SQUARED S

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

I highly doubt you flew a 172 in 35kts cross wind. They are very stable inflight but landings, forget it. The high wing is on top edge of ground effect and a handful in a 12 kt x wind. Too tipsy, way too much. If I could land at 40, I would.

[@SeanPGribbons]

You are much much better than my first instructor thanks for the tips!

[@jasonspitler228]

I am not sure if you are from Kalamazoo, but, I absolutely love the Air Zoo! I have a very strong interest in becoming a private pilot. I am getting kinda old though!

[@GarryWing]

Yeah, born & raised in The Mall City. Spent many hours as a teenager bouncing a Mooney Cadet on RWY-35 at KAZO. You're never too old, as long as you can pass a 3rd Class Medical (once).

[@nuclearnyanboi]

Now I can finally land a cessna in Flight Gear Flight Simulator. I always thought the stall buzzer was a bad thing. When I hear that during flare, I would add power. Stupid me! That was a very great lesson. Thank you

[@jmitterii2]

In real life too it's a good thing... stall horn means its nearing a stall, not that it necessarily is in a stall yet. And it's letting you know it nearly has no more flying speed left. And that's what you're looking for during your round out is that sinking sensation and airspeed dropping below flying speed and often the stall horn to sound as your flaring.

[@X-WingsFlyer]

Ishan Sinha flight gear

[@SteveAubrey1762]

This is an excellent video! I'm not a private pilot...yet. Right now I don't have the free money, but soon. I did but a book used in flight school that I am studying, so that when I do take classes I won't be completely ignorant. I really like how you explained landing by " dissipating energy," that made a lot of sense to me...thanks! You've got yourself a new subscriber :) Best regards, MiF '

[@morrisonak]

Great video. Exactly what the CFI need to tell the students.

[@brettoberry6795]

Nice video! Excellent lesson and that voice was made for radio.

[@joshuamarius]

Thanks so much for this video! Straight to the point and with great repetition with different pointers in every attempt. Well done.

[@burninedges6893]

Great video! Very helpful as I've just begun to learn to land. Tell Garry to make current videos!

[@jhanick]

Very helpful. I'm on my tenth flight and am not too bad but definitely having issues with flare. I've not been looking at the right spots I think. I will try this tomorrow or Sunday when I fly again!

[@robertclymer6948]

I love the Tee you have on in this video! This Kalamazoo guy would love to find one Garry. I went to your website hoping you had one forsale. thanks and great videos.

[@jornalistaluciano2665]

Hi Garry. This is Lucky Luciano from Brasil. Thank you so much for your helpfull videos. I wish to fly with you someday. All The Best.

[@locomoshe]

man that was great i really felt it in my gut. the overspeed landing attempt was cool to see. very valuable lesson. Thanks :)

[@moule1954]

Agree and well documented. Flatter approaches with power on works for me as well. Fly it on. You cannot fly it on in a steep approach as your attitude dictates your speed. I believe we need a 3 degree approach instrument in the cockpit !!!

[@stevendavis8222]

I was thinking the same, great voice. Sounds like those top 40 DJ’s in the 70’s.... that’s a compliment by the way.

[@stephenmason5682]

Like taking a Saturday moring lesson. Excellent!!

[@MartyMitchell92660]

Nice video. I always keep my right hand on the throttle during the round-out and landing, don't need two hands to flair. Just a safety thing, you never know when you might want to abort.

[@seaningram3285]

Haven't flown since 2011. I was trying to get the Light Sport Aircraft Certification. Got expensive and I couldn't keep up. One day a young substitute instructor told me I needed to "get some goddamn confidence!" while we were in a Piper Warrior at 1200' Abeaming the numbers (@ FCI) That was the last day I ever flew. The two Tecnam P2004 Bravos were taken somewhere else - due to lack of interest. (N319TA and N319UA) I went online and took a Boater's Safety Course and PASSED! Got my Boater's Safety Card and still have to this day.

[@ReveDePiloteACBB]

Excellent Garry! All the best from Paris, France

[@adlerpazhouhan7416]

You did the best landing tutorial !

[@Lionheart1157]

Thank you, helpful, I liked your practical presentation. Greetings from across the pond.

[@nicholaspeak3335]

Great video and easy to understand. My instructor was Scotish and imparted 100% knowledge and I received about 60% the rest lost in translation. But it did lead to some funny moments.

[@JamesWhite-bm6zk]

Nice presentation, I fly a Corporate Jet and bought a Cessna 150 the real passion of my early days and forgot how to land a real plane. I will apply these techniques to help with my landings. You cannot fly a Cessna 150 like a Jet!!

[@gmk3]

Enjoy your videos - great content and your radio voice. Hope you are well and post some new videos soon!

[@larissasousa5052]

Hi, Garry. A very good lesson which I will be applying to my sim flight Cessna 172. Thank you. Larissa.

[@javiermarquez8639]

Soy estudiante piloto y este es el tipo de video que justo andaba buscando! Excelente video y muy bien explicado

[@soundgold]

Man great video, you know your stuff and have a great teaching style!

[@animesh06yt24]

Thank you for making this, it is really helpful

[@kingpin6989]

Fantastic video, I can tell you are an excellent teacher.

[@ryfle6012]

I've really been enjoying your videos, as they are very well done. Thanks for making all these, and I'll be sure to check back here and on your blog often.

[@PAND3MONIUM]

I have never seen a more interactive yet *controlled* landing.

[@jtflypegasus]

Thank you. I will try this tomorrow!

[@samwilliams9365]

really good video, nice commentary on landing!

[@raykrv6a]

Excellent technique. Don't be afraid to hear the stall warning beep. Thanks.

[@hundreddollarhamburger9380]

I’ve also made some 172 landings videos on channel, not anywhere near as good as Mr. Wing’s but it might be beneficial to see my errors and consider the corrective control inputs you would do to make those landings better, free to watch hope you enjoy your day😀 keep the blue side up!

[@GarryWing]

I watched parts of your landings video; they're not that bad... Couple things I noticed: the nose should be higher and the yoke back much further (those two things work together), so that you're not letting the mains touch until the wing is about stalled. Smooth and gentle and try not to over-control. And when you're on a nice long runway like you have, try to keep that nose wheel off a bit longer. Good clear video though; thanks for sharing!

[@hundreddollarhamburger9380]

Garry Wing thanks for your kind words, you videos helped me tremendously over the years while being a student, I’m sure they helped many many students in their aviation journey! Looking forward for more your contents! Thank you😊

[@Thefroggang101]

Thank you! You made it seem so simple!

[@craigpennington1251]

I was in a Cesna 150 for the 1st time and we get off the ground and he says it's yours now, fly it. Minimal voice instructions and he pointed to the necessary inst. for what I needed to know. You learned very quickly what and what not to do. Talk about flying by the seat of your pants.

[@jaigats1351]

thank you sir for this educational video, learn a lot. Hope my first landing was good when I go to flying school

[@GZA036]

If you plan on a career flying transport aircraft, one habit to get out of is aiming for "brick one", the threshold. Aiming point should be abeam the VASI/PAPI lights or the actual aiming point marking (if the runway has one), so that you never go below the glideslope, then flare and touch down in the touchdown zone.

[@bunakkaptan]

Excellent teacher and cool talker...I enjoyed it very much Great teaching skills. Thank you.

[@123GoBrits]

I chickened out of flight school when I landed for the first time and could not see above the dash and landed flat although I had "dissipated the energy" ( excellent principle ) . That and another episode where the instructor barked at me to add power and in the tension , I decreased it instead but quickly corrected . I quit after those two moments

[@johnpro2847]

@ 4:52 If you can't see the end of the runway, you are possibly climbing and then will come down with a bang. I have recovered by adding power and trying again ..possibly not for newbies or on short runways.

[@williebrucee]

Thank you...i practiced and am a pro because of you