Question 1

What is a soft-field landing?

Accepted Answer

A landing technique for grass, dirt, or other non-paved surfaces that prioritizes minimum descent rate at touchdown, nosewheel protection, and continuous rollout to prevent the wheels from sinking.

Question 2

Why do you hold the yoke back after touching down?

Accepted Answer

To keep the nosewheel elevated as long as possible, preventing it from digging into the soft surface and reducing the risk of a nose-over.

Question 3

Should you brake on a soft surface?

Accepted Answer

Minimize wheel braking. Use aerodynamic braking (holding the yoke fully aft) instead. Heavy braking on soft surfaces can dig the wheels in and risk tipping the aircraft forward.

Soft-Field Landing

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