How to Land on Microsoft Flight Simulator

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Extend the flaps fully by pressing F8.

   (Ignore the touch and go option;this is for practice. , Hopefully, you are below 2,000 feet. ,, Adjust pitch and power as required. , Slow down gradually, and maintain 80 knots(just an approximation). , This is called "flaring".
   
   Thrust is generally reduced to idle by this time, though this also varies between airplanes. , The main wheels should touch down gently.
   
   Once this occurs, gently lower the nose of the plane, so that the nose-wheel touches down.
   
   Press the period(.) key to apply brakes, and hold it to come to a full stop.
   
   Use rudder pedals to maintain directional control to keep yourself on the runway. ,,
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   Step 2: Contact the controller of the airport you are approaching by pressing the tilde key to display.the ATC window

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   Step 3: tune to the displayed frequency

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   Step 4: and "Request Full-Stop Landing" with the corresponding number key.

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   Step 5: Once you have clearance

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   Step 6: begin your descent.

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   Step 7: Press G to extend landing gear

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   Step 8: assuming that on the plane is retractable.

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   Step 9: Maintain around 100 knots on approach.The descent speed varies greatly with aircraft; some have a higher stall speed.You don't want to be too fast; you may damage the aircraft on landing; being too slow can result in a stall.

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    Step 10: Turn to align yourself with the runway centerline.

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    Step 11: Once above the runway threshold(the front part of the runway with the arrows)

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    Step 12: pitch the nose up slightly

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    Step 13: about 5 degrees nose up or so.

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    Step 14: Hopefully

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    Step 15: you have done all this correctly.

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    Step 16: Request taxi permission.from ATC

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    Step 17: if you desire to go the extra mile.

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    Step 18: Request taxi to parking

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    Step 19: turn on Progressive Taxi if you

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    Step 20: like the majority of us

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    Step 21: cannot read taxiway markers

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    Step 22: and follow the arrows to the parking.

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