Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, we'll cover soft field operations. There are many misconceptions about this topic. But it’s part of the private pilot ACS, so if you have a check ride coming up, pay attention. You may have learned this maneuver incorrectly.
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📝 Contents
0:00 – Intro
0:50 – Soft field vs soft landing
1:24 – Soft-field take-off setup: no brakes, full power, back pressure
2:01 – Early lift-off and accelerating in ground effect
3:01 – Soft-field landing, good alignment and protecting the nosewheel
3:56 – Office hours with Jim Pitman
5:27 – Example landing with Kevin
5:56 – Wrap-up
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In this video, we'll cover soft field operations. There are many misconceptions about this topic. But it’s part of the private pilot ACS, so if you have a check ride coming up, pay attention. You may have learned this maneuver incorrectly.
Free webinar: Wed. Nov 19th @5pm PT “Pilot Controller Forum” with Jason MIller and Todd Cormier:
⭐️ learnthefinerpoints.com/events
Get the Ground School App and become a more confident pilot. Free 3-day trial!
✅ learnthefinerpoints.com/ground-school
Get a free gift video now when you join my mailing list:
🎁 learnthefinerpoints.com/free-gift
These videos are listener-supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody:
✅ patreon.com/learntfp
For more information on The Finer Points visit our website:
✅ learnthefinerpoints.com
Listen to my Aviation Podcast:
📻 learnthefinerpoints.com/podcast
Follow me on Instagram:
📸 instagram.com/learnthefinerpoints
🎵 Music by Michael Bizar
— — — — — — — — — —
📝 Contents
0:00 – Intro
0:50 – Soft field vs soft landing
1:24 – Soft-field take-off setup: no brakes, full power, back pressure
2:01 – Early lift-off and accelerating in ground effect
3:01 – Soft-field landing, good alignment and protecting the nosewheel
3:56 – Office hours with Jim Pitman
5:27 – Example landing with Kevin
5:56 – Wrap-up
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