Approach, landing and go-around

The 172's approach speeds from the handbook, with and without flaps, and the short-field approach at 61 kt. Then the flare, the touchdown on the main wheels, and the go-around: full power, flaps 20°, 60 kt.

What you learn

• Run the before-landing checks on downwind
• Fly 65 to 75 kt flaps up, 60 to 70 kt with flaps 30°
• Fly a short-field approach at 61 kt with flaps 30°
• Flare and touch down on the main wheels first
• Go around: full power, flaps 20°, 60 kt, then flaps up in steps

In playlists

• Take-off, circuit and landing

Also on

• Video course: Cessna 172