Ryanair Landing
Ryanair landing
A so-called "Ryanair landing" is an internet meme that exploded around the 2020s. It focuses on the airlines' pilots landing technique with very little flare combined with pulling back the throttles to idle.
Landing technique
The result of a such combination is a firm landing. The technique used behind a firm touchdown involves utilizing a tiny flare combined with reducing engine thrust to idle. Aerodynamically, the engines continue to produce a minimal amount of forward thrust, which is severely countered by aerodynamic drag and the weight of the aircraft. The drag pushes against the aircraft's momentum, reducing its kinetic energy. Ultimately, the reduction in airspeed lessens the air flowing over the wings; the result being a safe and controlled loss of lift enabling the aircraft's weight to settle down on the ground. A reduction in thrust does not cause an immediate aerodynamic stall—however the combination of a loss of power & lift, increased drag, and gravity ensures a decisive touchdown.[1][2][3]
It is partially true that Ryanair pilots land more firmly. That is because, though Ryanair cuts costs everywhere, the firm landings are for safety. Because a firm landing - or a positive landing - trigger ground spoilers immediately, the airplane slows down faster, resulting in less runway used. A positive landing is safer than a smooth one because the aircraft touches down quicker, meaning less "floating". With a positive landing, the immediate spoiler activation is ensured. This is especially true for airports with relatively short runways as you simply don't have enough space to do a so-called "butter landing."[4]
References
- ↑ "What is Thrust? | Glenn Research Center | NASA". Glenn Research Center | NASA. Archived from the original on 2026-10-05. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
- ↑ "SuperJS check". skybrary.aero. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
- ↑ Ramos, Chante-Marie (2020-10-18). "Hilarious video showing difference between landing with Aer Lingus and Ryanair goes viral". Wales Online. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
- ↑ Thomas (2025-01-23). "Weight on wheels proximity switches". Crouzet. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
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