Author: David Jacobson

‘New pilots, pilots transitioning and those of us with experience ‘on type’ will all benefit from this.’ Tom Turner – American Bonanza Society

‘New pilots, pilots transitioning and those of us with experience ‘on type’ will all benefit from this.’

“If you have trouble visualizing your aim point or the timing and execution of your flare, and your instructor (or another instructor) isn’t successful in guiding you to that enlightenment, consider the following resource:

• David Jacobson’s ‘The Jacobson Flare’, a fee-based iPad app. I met Captain Jacobson (a retired Qantas Airways pilot and training captain) last week at the Australian Bonanza Society’s BPPP, Narromine NSW, and before that took his very informative and high-quality app-based course (Disclosure: He gave me free access so I could see his presentation before we met). New pilots, pilots transitioning from one type of airplane to another, and those of us with experience “in type” will all benefit from this.   Tom Turner – American Bonanza Society

See www.jacobsonflare.com/

• In configuration (flaps set for landing; retractable landing gear extended);

• In alignment with the runway centerline, compensating for crosswind, …by the time you pass through 500 feet above the runway on final approach and continually thereafter, until beginning your flare;

• On glidepath (aim point steady in the correct position in your windscreen) and;

• On speed (recommended or computed landing speed for airplane weight, flap position and gust conditions).

If you do not meet all four criteria consistently for the last 500 feet of your descent, or if at any time in the last 500 feet your aim point indicates you’ll overshoot your aim point (and therefore your planned touchdown point), then GO AROUND – power up, pitch up, clean up and climb away…and set it up correctly next time.”

Wishing you many safe landings

Captain David M Jacobson FRAeS MAP

Would you care to experience that unsurpassed sense of accomplishment, derived from executing consistently beautiful landings, more often?

For starters, Download the FREE Jacobson Flare LITE, our no fuss/no frills introduction. Here we demonstrate, step by step, the application of the Jacobson Flare on a typical grass airstrip at Porepunkah, YPOK.

We invite you to browse the consistently positive comments on our Testimonials page. Many pilots, of all levels of experience, have downloaded our Apps. Read about their own experiences with the Jacobson Flare technique and the App.

Then download the COMPLETE Jacobson Flare app – for iOS. You’re already possibly paying $300+/hour to hire an aeroplane: You’ll recover the cost of the app, in just ONE LESS-NEEDED CIRCUIT. Moreover, you’ll have an invaluable reference tool, throughout your entire life in aviation.

Download the COMPLETE Jacobson Flare App for iOS devices now.

We invite you, also, to review our new, FREE companion app,

offering a convenient way of staying abreast of our latest blogs.

Download the Jacobson Flare NEWS App for iOS devices now.

‘The points you have made are valid and the industry is well overdue for such a breath of fresh air!’ Bob Tait

The industry is well overdue for such a breath of fresh air!’ Bob Tait

From: Bob Tait [mailto:bobtait@bobtait.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 16 March 2015 4:05 PM
To: jacobsonflare@bigpond.com
Subject: The Jacobson Flare App

David,

I took the time over the week end to have a good look at your app and I was completely blown away by the very professional way in which you have approached it and the excellent content. I have heard people mention the flare often over the years and I must admit I have never really taken the time to have a good look at it. You have certainly put a great deal of effort into the project and I’m sure it will be of immense benefit to pilots of all experience levels. The points you have made are valid and the industry is well overdue for such a breath of fresh air! I really enjoyed working through the app and I also took the time to take my Piper Pacer for a few circuits to try it out. I must admit I was impressed at just how seamlessly it fits into the approach and landing. The little Pacer can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to landing as it has become known as a tail-wheel with attitude. However, your techniques fit comfortably into the planning of the approach and landing. Thank you very much for the opportunity to appreciate and apply your excellent technique.

All the best with your venture,

Cheers

Bob

Director
Bob Tait’s Aviation Theory School
Hangar N Wirraway Drive, Redcliffe Airport
P.O Box 2018 Redcliffe North, Queensland, 4020
Phone : 07 3204 0965
Fax : 07 3204 1902
Email : bobtait@bobtait.com.au
Web : www.bobtait.com.au

Wishing you many safe landings

Captain David M Jacobson FRAeS MAP

Would you care to experience that unsurpassed sense of accomplishment, derived from executing consistently beautiful landings, more often?

For starters, Download the FREE Jacobson Flare LITE, our no fuss/no frills introduction. Here we demonstrate, step by step, the application of the Jacobson Flare on a typical grass airstrip at Porepunkah, YPOK.

We invite you to browse the consistently positive comments on our Testimonials page. Many pilots, of all levels of experience, have downloaded our Apps. Read about their own experiences with the Jacobson Flare technique and the App.

Then download the COMPLETE Jacobson Flare app – for iOS. You’re already possibly paying $300+/hour to hire an aeroplane: You’ll recover the cost of the app, in just ONE LESS-NEEDED CIRCUIT. Moreover, you’ll have an invaluable reference tool, throughout your entire life in aviation.

Download the COMPLETE Jacobson Flare App for iOS devices now.

We invite you, also, to review our new, FREE companion app,

offering a convenient way of staying abreast of our latest blogs.

Download the Jacobson Flare NEWS App for iOS devices now.