We've all heard the rumor that a stabilized approach can lead to a good landing. Great, we can always use more good landings. But what's a stabilized approach and how do I get there? A great way to get to a stabilized approach is to start with vertical navigation (VNAV) planning. The basic premise of VNAV is pretty simple: Don't hit the ground unless you intend to. And when you do hit the ground, do it in such a way that you and your passengers can walk away unassisted and the airplane can be used again with just minor repairs.
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