Maybe it’s arguably correct, conversely it’s a useful tool that maybe ought to be practiced occasionally so it can be used when needed.
Yeah, Flyboy and Dummy may need to lay off so passengers don’t imagine did dieding, they already have too many real things to terrify themselves.
Footnote: I think I’ll double post for trolling purposes .Did you know that slipping an airplane is not supposed to be a normal thing?
There was a time when a forward slip was standard practice on nearly every landing. This was back when airplanes didn’t have flaps and the stabilized approach concept didn’t exist. Slipping an airplane to correct a bad final (too high) has mostly gone the way of the Wright Flyer (think Orville and Wilbur) except in specific cases.
The Airman Certification Standards (ACS) asks pilot applicants to demonstrate “when and why a forward slip is used during an approach” (Task PA. IV.M.K4).
So, when are we supposed to slip an airplane?
The ACS references the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (AFH) for guidance on when to slip an airplane. The AFH says slips are to be used:
1. “when obstacles are present during approaches to confined areas”
2. “for power-off emergency landings (engine failure)”.
3. “when flaps are not installed or inoperative”.
4. “to adjust airplane track on final with crosswinds”.
Takeaway: The FAA says there is a proper time and place for slipping an airplane. By all means practice slips regularly and use them as recommended. Using them to correct a poorly planned final (except in an emergency) is risky business. The FAA reminds us that flying an unstabilized approach (slipping below 500’ agl) is a recipe for a bad day. If you think you need to slip to lose altitude it’s better to just go-around and try again.
Fly safe friends
