Flattening Out. In approaching to land an aeroplane, the transition from the gliding approach to the position to alight is termed "flattening out." ...
Of course you never actually fly with your eyes at zero AGL. Therefore you need to observe the rate at which triangle BDZ is gradually flattening out. By combining this rate perception with a sense of timing, you can decide when to begin the flare.
 See also: Pilot, Plane, Forced landing, Force, Aviation
  
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