During which type of landing should careful attention to vertical speed be maintained?

Maintaining careful attention to vertical speed is crucial for both precision and non-precision approaches during landing. In a precision approach, such as an ILS (Instrument Landing System) approach, the vertical guidance provided helps pilots to achieve a safe descent profile, ensuring that they maintain the correct glide slope to the runway. Any excessive vertical speed, whether too steep or too shallow, can lead to unsafe landing conditions, such as hard landings or runway excursions.

In non-precision approaches, the absence of vertical guidance means that pilots must rely on other means, such as altitude references and airspeed management, to control their descent and approach. Here, careful monitoring of vertical speed is equally important, as it helps prevent unstable approaches due to too rapid or inadequate descent rates.

By paying attention to vertical speed in both types of approaches, pilots can improve their situational awareness and ensure a controlled, stable descent, ultimately contributing to a safe landing.