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Posts and views from the creator & developer of The Jacobson Flare, Captain David Jacobson – and Others

External posts and reviews on the Jacobson Flare are always of great interest, too!

 

Here’s one on YouTube , based on a location where David Jacobson was once a flight instructor (from 1967-1969): YTYA Tyabb, VIC  Australia 

Re-visited: Airmanship and the Art of the Second Chance
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Re-visited: Airmanship and the Art of the Second Chance

David Jacobson – June 7, 2026
"The best advice I was ever offered – from the best pilot I ever flew with": Re-visited, from 7 July,...
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Two pilots in a cow suit: Mastering the Approach_JF-ai podcast
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Two pilots in a cow suit: Mastering the Approach_JF-ai podcast

David Jacobson – May 19, 2026
We revisit this earlier post and introduce a couple of friendly AI ‘aces’, whom we’ve nicknamed 'Jay Bird' Jaime &...
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Landings De-mystified: Jacobson Flare-AI takes a look
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Landings De-mystified: Jacobson Flare-AI takes a look

David Jacobson – May 18, 2026
Even a century on, landing an aircraft is still considered by most as an art form. Can it be de-mystified?...
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Are you struggling towards first solo? Part 3 of 3. This may help …
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Are you struggling towards first solo? Part 3 of 3. This may help …

David Jacobson – March 10, 2026
Revolutionising Aircraft Landing Techniques: The Advantages of the The Jacobson Flare: The Jacobson Flare is a revolutionary, innovative and practical...
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Are you struggling towards first solo? Part 2 of 3. This may be why…
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Are you struggling towards first solo? Part 2 of 3. This may be why…

David Jacobson – February 23, 2026
Part 1 of this series discussed some of the issues with conventional landing training. This second part looks at what...
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Are you struggling towards first solo? Part 1 of 3. This may be why…
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Are you struggling towards first solo? Part 1 of 3. This may be why…

David Jacobson – February 10, 2026
The Jacobson Flare App highlights several critical issues with conventional flight training practices, particularly concerning landing techniques.  These practices, widely...
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“If the Jacobson Flare was any good, it would have been invented years ago!” Well, as a matter of fact, it was!
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“If the Jacobson Flare was any good, it would have been invented years ago!” Well, as a matter of fact, it was!

David Jacobson – April 8, 2025
One of the most favourite of the many comments made to me has been: “If the Jacobson Flare was any...
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‘Still following the old archaic rules and guesswork …’
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‘Still following the old archaic rules and guesswork …’

David Jacobson – February 20, 2025
This testimonial message was received recently: Does it resonate with you, too?    'Thank you for enabling me to learn...
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Towering structures need a proper framework
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Towering structures need a proper framework

David Jacobson – January 13, 2025
When landing a light airplane, at an approach ground speed of, say 80 kts, a 2nm approach from 600ft will...
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The concept is the same … The execution is perfectly different.
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The concept is the same … The execution is perfectly different.

David Jacobson – August 10, 2024
Someone once said, "The basic idea in landing is to aim at the earth ... and just miss! Now, that...
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The Jacobson Flare regrets: Android apps revoked from Google Play
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The Jacobson Flare regrets: Android apps revoked from Google Play

David Jacobson – February 22, 2024
There is no easy way to say this Regretfully, the Android editions of the Jacobson Flare App and Jacobson Flare...
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How to land a plane.. Our favourite FAQs #4 Let’s settle some misconceptions, right now.
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How to land a plane.. Our favourite FAQs #4 Let’s settle some misconceptions, right now.

David Jacobson – February 5, 2024
Let's settle some misconceptions Some unenlightened people believe David developed a mathematically based theory that he’s attempted to prove in...
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After 120 years, pilots are still being taught to land by guesswork. Triangles have been around a lot longer and work much better.
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After 120 years, pilots are still being taught to land by guesswork. Triangles have been around a lot longer and work much better.

David Jacobson – December 17, 2023
 The Jacobson Flare uses a logical, geometric visual 'framework' to guide the pilot from final approach to a perfect touchdown...
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The Jacobson Flare: The elegant simplicity of the safety pin
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The Jacobson Flare: The elegant simplicity of the safety pin

David Jacobson – December 7, 2023
The elegant simplicity of the safety pin! This was the spontaneous description of Captain Glen Adamson, way back in 1987....
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Re-introducing the Jacobson Flare landing training technique
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Re-introducing the Jacobson Flare landing training technique

David Jacobson – November 15, 2023
Re-introducing the Jacobson Flare landing training technique The Problem For over 100 years aviators have, for the most part, known...
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How to land a plane.. Our favourite FAQs.. #5 What controls what, on final approach?
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How to land a plane.. Our favourite FAQs.. #5 What controls what, on final approach?

David Jacobson – August 20, 2023
We share some valuable insight to a perennial, yet vital question: One which is often explained, poorly. FAQ #5 'I...
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A gift for all flight Instructors – anywhere
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A gift for all flight Instructors – anywhere

David Jacobson – July 25, 2023
One of my favourite authors, the American pilot Richard Bach (Gift of Wings, Biplane, Illusions and many more) stated, beautifully:...
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For all pilots who have questions about their landings…
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For all pilots who have questions about their landings…

David Jacobson – July 2, 2023
Wishing you many safe landings   Captain David M Jacobson FRAeS MAP   Would you care to experience that unsurpassed...
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You will appreciate the Jacobson Flare … when the penny drops
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You will appreciate the Jacobson Flare … when the penny drops

David Jacobson – June 17, 2023
After more than 100 years, pilots are still being taught to land by guesswork. Triangles have been around a lot...
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If thousands of experienced pilots told you that having just one, or even no flight crew member was crazy, why would anyone believe an aviation executive who said it wasn’t?
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If thousands of experienced pilots told you that having just one, or even no flight crew member was crazy, why would anyone believe an aviation executive who said it wasn’t?

David Jacobson – May 28, 2023
If thousands of experienced pilots with millions of flying hours told you that having just one, or even no flight...
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External posts and reviews on the Jacobson Flare are always of great interest, too!

Here’s one on YouTube based on a location where David Jacobson was once a flight instructor: YTYA Tyabb, VIC, Australia, from 1967-1969