Many pilots think that stick time and getting better at making corrections are the main requirements for better landings and, therefore, give little thought to how they land or whether they’re flying correctly. As a consequence of flying without a plan and reacting to the airplane, most pilots end up making four to five times more control inputs than what is required when the airplane is flown properly. This type of flying demands more effort and is why pilots get behind their airplanes during the landing flare.
eactive flying is also why certain pilots struggle to land on windy days or when flying a new
