Fast approach in gusty weather... 

From a frequent flier: While landing in gusty winds it looked like we were going way faster than normal. We floated way down the runway and then pounded on the runway after which the pilots slammed on the brakes! Why would this happen?

If you fly on Southwest Airlines regularly, chances are you’ve probably been on a flight where the cabin breaks into applause upon landing. This happens from time-to-time for various reasons. Often, it’s in response to a “sporty” approach in gusty winds or bad weather that has the Passengers who are not “comfortable fliers” clutching their armrests until touchdown.
 

Brian asked me recently if I had been doing much flying outside of Southwest.

Robert Mark, who writes the Jetwhine.com blog, has been a longtime reader and supporter of Nuts About Southwest.  Both blogs have links to the other on our blog rolls, and his blog gives a unique perspective of General Aviation.