After the base-to-final approach turn is completed,  the powered parachute should be aligned with the  centerline of the runway or landing surface, so drift  (if any) will be recognized immediately. On a normal  approach, with no wind drift, keep the longitudinal  axis aligned with the runway centerline throughout  the approach and landing. (The proper way to correct  for a crosswind will be explained under the section,  “Crosswind Approach and Landing.” For now, only  an approach and landing where the wind is straight  down the landing area will be discussed.) Focus directly down the centerline and steer right or  left to remain on that centerline. While aligning the powered parachute down the run- way centerline, or straight down your intended landing  area, slight adjustments in power may be necessary to  maintain the descent. Control the descent angle throughout the approach so  the powered parachute will land in the center of the  first third of the runway. The descent angle is affected  by the throttle. More throttle means lower descent  rate, less throttle results in a higher descent rate. The  wind also plays a prominent part in the gliding dis- tance over the ground. [Figure 11-2] Naturally, you  do not have control over the wind but may correct for  its effect on the powered parachute’s descent by ap- propriate power adjustments: more throttle is required  in a headwind and crosswind, less throttle is required  with a tailwind. The objective of a good final approach is to descend  at an angle that will permit the powered parachute to  reach the desired touchdown point. Since on a nor- mal approach the power setting is not fixed as in a  power-off approach, adjust the power as necessary,  to control the descent angle, or to attain the desired  altitudes along the approach path. This is one reason  for performing approaches with partial power; if the  approach is too high, merely reduce the power. When  the approach is too low, add power. 11-2 Final Approach Figure 11-1. Base leg and final approach. 