Anybody else think the ground is too soft?

[jcenzano]

Originally Posted by speculum jockey

The aircraft was airborne for less than 2.5 seconds after hitting that bump. I can't think of any aircraft that could have lessened the second touchdown or avoided it with full power applied exactly after that bump.

JETS can.

well, at least you have to do something, and if not full (torque), some power must have been applied and relaxing the pull on the stick would have made things a little bit better.

I have seen many student pilots that after bouncing on the runway or after a very high flare, the only thing they do is just to try another flare qhile they keep back pressure on the stick.

My point is that you can´t completely solve the situation as if nothing had happenned, but at least you have to try something to minimize the second impact. Doing nothing is the worst thing to do.

But giving it a second thought, if you land like that... maybe is better not to try something than can lead to an even worse situation.