Jacobson Flare

Jacobson Flare is a technique for landing an aircraft, which was devised by Australian commercial pilot David Jacobson in 1987. The technique is meant to allow the pilot to judge his approach and flare at a safe height even if not able to accurately judge height above the ground.
Proponents of the technique claim that while most techniques and methods in aviation are precise and measurable, the flare phase of landing has been seen as a skill that can not be taught by method but simply is picked up by practice and error. Jacobson claims his technique brings the flare phase of flight into the modern era by creating a method which can be taught, and which eliminates guesswork and gut-feeling and replaces it with a consistent and repeatable method.
Benefits
The Jacobson Flare can be taught to students providing fixed visual references to use to initiate the flare maneuver.
The technique is transferable across any aircraft, from light single engine aircraft up to wide-body commercial airlines.

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