Primary Contact 2 Practice Test

The selection of the late power reduction and excessive speed as the correct causal factor for a floating landing error is based on the dynamics of how an aircraft behaves during the landing phase.

When transitioning from the approach phase to landing, maintaining the correct speed is crucial for ensuring a stable descent and landing. If the aircraft is approaching the runway with excessive speed, coupled with a late power reduction, the pilot may find themselves in a situation where the lift generated by the wings is more than what is necessary for a landing. This excess lift can cause the aircraft to float above the runway instead of settling down as intended.

In addition, timing with power reduction is critical. If the throttle is not reduced at the appropriate moment, the aircraft may continue to gain altitude or remain too high above the runway surface. Consequently, this combination of excessive speed and late power reduction can lead to a prolonged landing flare, resulting in a floating landing where the aircraft does not touch down as expected.

Other factors, such as incorrect landing attitudes or early flares, do not directly address the phenomenon of excess lift created by speed and power management, and raising the nose too rapidly typically pertains more to a different aspect of landing techniques rather than the specific scenario of floating. Thus, the late power