What should be monitored carefully to avoid a floating landing?

Monitoring power reduction timing is critical to avoid a floating landing because the approach phase in flight requires precise control over descent rate and airspeed. If power is reduced too late during the landing phase, the aircraft may not descend adequately or at the right angle, causing it to float, or remain airborne longer than necessary before touching down.

A floating landing occurs when the aircraft does not descend at an appropriate rate due to excessive airspeed or insufficient descent power. Properly reducing power at the right moment allows the aircraft to establish a stable descent path, helping ensure a smooth touchdown.

While monitoring vertical speed on approach, flight path tracking, and flap settings are important for overall effective landing performance, it is the timing of power reduction that directly influences the descent rate and, consequently, prevents the aircraft from floating down the runway. This timing is crucial in managing the approach phase, making it essential to focus on when to reduce power in relation to the aircraft's altitude and airspeed.