Private Pilot Flight Training and Instruction Flight Training Article Library | Back To 4VFR.COM Post-Landing Once on the ground, Do not relax! Hold the yoke back and properly positioned for taxi. For any turns off the runway the yoke should be repositioned. The flaps should be retracted prior to any brake application. You are not clear of the runway until you cross the hold-bar. ATC will normally advise you to contact ground. During any delay you should continue to "clean up" the cockpit. This would include removing flaps, carburetor heat; turning off the strobes, unnecessary lights, transponder and leaning the mixture. Written by Gene Whitt Flight Training Article Library | Back To 4VFR.COM