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Landing flare, is the maneuver performed by a fixed-wing aircraft as it transitions from the final approach phase to touchdown, involving deceleration and transition to horizontal flight. During this phase, the pilot raises the aircraft’s nose angle using control inputs, between the flare point (flare initiation altitude) and touchdown. The flare aims to safely reduce the aircraft’s vertical velocity to near zero, ensuring a smooth landing. This maneuver is the most challenging part of normal fl