At low airspeeds, larger control inputs are required to affect a change in direction. As such, the pilot's actions seem much more exaggerated.

Additionally, in slow flight the aircraft's speed is controlled by attitude (pitching up or down). Altitude is controlled with the throttle. When landing, precise control over the airspeed is required, resulting in very frequent changes in pitch.

Lastly, the plane is affected more by wind gusts while landing, so constant corrections must be made by rolling to the left and right.