Land a Plane Perfectly in Grand Theft Auto V

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This flight school challenge, 'Touch Down,' can be a real head-scratcher at first. Don't worry if it takes a few tries; getting the angles just right is key, so just be patient with it. Jackson's got a wild idea: an emergency landing on a bridge! Your goal is to bring the plane down and stop as close to a checkpoint at the far end of the bridge as possible. For that sweet Gold medal, you'll need to be within 10 feet of the checkpoint, which basically means landing right on top of it. Keep an eye on the distance marker in the bottom right corner – it'll show you how far you are.

Walkthrough

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As soon as you gain control of the plane, start descending. Aim for the beginning of the bridge. You'll want to keep the nose pointed so you're lined up for a landing right at the start.
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As you get closer and descend, start to slow down. Be careful not to decelerate too much, or the engine might cut out. There's no strict time limit here, so take your time with the approach and landing.
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When you're getting close to the bridge, try to level the plane out a bit so you're skimming the surface. This is where precision really matters.
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Use your rudders to steer and avoid hitting the walls on either side of the bridge. It's a tight squeeze!
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Once you're on the bridge, slam on the brakes. You need to slow down enough to maintain control and maneuver the plane towards the checkpoint.
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Your objective is to stop within 10 feet of the checkpoint to earn the Gold medal. Basically, park it right on top of it!

Tips

Patience is your best friend here. It might take several attempts to nail the landing.
Don't rush the approach; use the entire length of the bridge to slow down.
Keep an eye on the distance marker to know exactly how close you are to the checkpoint.

Achieving Gold requires landing within 10 feet of the checkpoint. Bronze is awarded for simply finishing the challenge.

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