I think that the landing rates are grossly out of touch if you are trying to relate to the real world. We were taught in flight training that you had to have positive contact with the ground.....landing of less than -50 isn't in that category......and if it is windy, some more like -100 is better. A little gust will likely blow you to the side if not off the runway if you are trying to land at -5. At the other end, general aviation landing gears are sturdy....up to a point, and most would agree that -400 is about the limit for landings without shortening the life of the undercarriage. Unfortunately for most folks, flight simulation is a game...something to be enjoyed and very little emphasis on actually operating an airplane. For those into simulation, they will fly as you would in real life....For me, a Simulation of Bush Flying means no autopilot and no gps.....I navigate by VOR and NDB when available, otherwise it is time, speed and distance....just as I learned in flight school. But the good news is that we are a low key flying club....so you do what you want to..... and you should have fun doing it. Just please don't think that a -1 landing is good......
Henry
Misty Moorings Team