What speed is used during the transition when abeam the aiming point with flaps 10?

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What speed is used during the transition when abeam the aiming point with flaps 10?

As you manage the landing pattern, speed is adjusted to fit the flap setting and the phase of the approach. When you are abeam the aiming point with flaps set to 10, you transition to about 90 KIAS. This speed gives a stable, controllable descent with enough margin above stall while still allowing a clean, energy-appropriate final approach. Going to 100 KIAS would leave you with too much energy for a smooth final, making the approach less manageable, and staying at 100 KIAS until you roll out on base delays necessary deceleration. Dropping to 80 KIAS with flaps 10 would reduce margin near stall and can complicate the final approach. So transitioning to 90 KIAS at that moment aligns with safe energy management and stable handling.

As you manage the landing pattern, speed is adjusted to fit the flap setting and the phase of the approach. When you are abeam the aiming point with flaps set to 10, you transition to about 90 KIAS. This speed gives a stable, controllable descent with enough margin above stall while still allowing a clean, energy-appropriate final approach. Going to 100 KIAS would leave you with too much energy for a smooth final, making the approach less manageable, and staying at 100 KIAS until you roll out on base delays necessary deceleration. Dropping to 80 KIAS with flaps 10 would reduce margin near stall and can complicate the final approach. So transitioning to 90 KIAS at that moment aligns with safe energy management and stable handling.

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