Question

What is the rate of descent when the flare maneuver is executed?

(a) 6 ft/sec

(b) 12ft/sec

(c) 20ft/sec

(d) 3ft/sec

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I need to ask this question from Mechanics of Landing topic in division Landing Systems & Air-Traffic Management of Avionics

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) 3ft/sec

The best I can explain: Land based aircraft are not designed to touch down at the 6 to 16ft/sec sink rate that exists along the glide path. Thus, a flare maneuver must be executed to reduce the descent rate to less than 3ft/sec at touchdown.