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Glossary/Short Field Landing
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Short Field Landing

A landing technique used when the available runway length is limited or when obstacles must be cleared on the approach. The pilot flies a steeper approach path, often with full flaps, at a precise airspeed to touch down as close to a designated point as possible, then applies maximum braking. The goal is to stop in the shortest distance.

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