What is the rate of descent when the flare maneuver is executed?

A)
20ft/sec
B)
6 ft/sec
C)
3ft/sec
D)
12ft/sec

Correct Answer :   3ft/sec


Explanation : Land based aircraft are not designed to touch down at the 6 to 16ft/sec sink rate that exists along the glide path. Thus, a flare maneuver must be executed to reduce the descent rate to less than 3ft/sec at touchdown.