I don't know if Westy realizes it or not, and BD5 certainly should, but what these two are describing is known as the 'forward slip.' It is a manuever designed to steepen tha angle of descent. If you're looking at the runway and realize you are too high, just cross-control by dropping a wing, and pushing opposite rudder. There is almost no penalty for using full rudder, so the more the merrier (sure helps get the speed down with the jets). The forward slip is actually a nose low manuever, but you can scrub more speed by holding your nose level, or slightly high. Just be careful, as BD5 pointed out, as this can lead to accelerated problems.
The reason you have full flaps is so you can use them in landing. You shouldn't be able to use full flaps for takeoff, as the drag is excessive, but you can get away with it (your procedure becomes more critical, though).
If, you want to do a three point landing, find out what speed your plane stalls at, first. I recommend offline, or the TA for this. Then, in order to find a safe threshold/approach speed, just add thirty percent to the stall speed. As you come across the threshold pick your nose up a tad bit, and watch your speed. With some practice you can get to the point where the stall point and three-point contact coincide. Be careful though, as stalling anywhere below fifteen-hundred feet and above one foot, is very bad!
Also, it is very important that you remember that throttle is altitude, and pitch is airspeed! On approach you don't want to get these two mixed up!
These and other suggestions are available (with film) at the upcoming "unofficial Strategy Guide for Aces High." Web site to be announced.
[ 11-25-2001: Message edited by: Voss ]
