The Art of the Landing (AFH Ch. 9)

Every flight ends the same way, and Chapter 9 is the biggest chapter in the book for a reason. Maya and Rico work through the whole arrival: what a stabilized approach actually means, the roundout and flare that everyone struggles with, crosswind technique, short and soft fields, and the golden rule that a go-around is never a failure.In this episode:The stabilized approach: on speed, on path, configured — or go around Roundout and flare: where your eyes go, and why everyone flares too high at first Crosswind landings: the wing-low method and running out of rudder Short-field and soft-field: precision on one, patience on the other Bounces, balloons, and floats — and the go-around that fixes all of themSources: FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C), Chapter 9. Also referenced: **Handbook edition:** FAA-H-8083-3C (Airplane Flying Handbook).; **Cross-referenced FAA publications (as cited in the chapter):** Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25, as revised); Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2, as revised).; **Episode-description disclosure:** Maya and Rico are AI-generated hosts. Episodes are produced from official FAA public-domain source material. Education and entertainment only — not flight instruction; always consult your CFI and the current FAR/AIM.. Current as of August 2026 — always verify against the current FAR/AIM.Maya and Rico are AI-generated hosts. Episodes are produced from official FAA public-domain source material. Education and entertainment only — not flight instruction; always consult your CFI and the current FAR/AIM.