A firm landing allows for the ground spoilers to deploy more quickly, the wheels to spin up and the brakes to be applied. All of this helps with the braking action of the aircraft.
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Additionally, Ryanair planes tend to have smaller wingspans than other aircrafts which can lead them into more turbulent air during descent and cause harder landings.
Safer in wet conditionsThis will lessen the chance of skidding or hydroplaning and spin the tires quicker. In foggy, or even dark, conditions this is an issue too. It can be harder to judge distances visually and again a firmer landing can be safer.
Discussion: In some cases pilots may need to reject a landing due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions which reduce the visibility required for a safe landing.
If the runway is wet, slippery, or icy then it is normal to make a firmer landing. This will lessen the chance of skidding or hydroplaning and spin the tires quicker. In foggy, or even dark, conditions this is an issue too. It can be harder to judge distances visually and again a firmer landing can be safer.
Transferring too much weight onto the nosewheel causes a situation called wheelbarrowing, which can lead to a loss of directional control, prop strike, or nose gear collapse. On top of those problems, with little to no weight on your main landing gear, you have little braking action.
Pilots with a fear of heights aren't uncommon and in fact, the majority of people who are afraid of heights aren't affected by flying in an aircraft. There is a strong feeling of security when you close the door, and you should feel very comfortable in the hands of an experienced instructor.
Pilots are trained to manage emergencies and maintain calmness in high-stress situations. They do this by following a specific set of procedures, which are designed to keep the aircraft safe and the passengers calm.
1 Lukla Airport (Nepal)The airport is located over 9,000 feet and is positioned between two mountains. While the terrain and the high altitude make operating an aircraft at the airport hard enough, the pilots then have to contend with the airport's unidirectional runway, which is only 1,600 feet long.