AA.III.BFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Normal Approach and Landing
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a normal approach and landing. Note: If a crosswind condition does not exist, the applicant’s knowledge of crosswind elements must be evaluated through oral testing. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a normal approach and landing.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
Risk management
- AA.III.B.R1: Selection of a runway or approach path and touchdown area based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
- AA.III.B.R2: Wake turbulence.
- AA.III.B.R3: Go-around/rejected landing.
- AA.III.B.R4: Land and hold short operations (LAHSO).
- AA.III.B.R5: Collision hazards.
- AA.III.B.R6: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AA.III.B.R7: Distractions, loss of situational awareness, incorrect airport surface approach and landing, or improper task management.
Skills
- AA.III.B.S1: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- AA.III.B.S2: Make radio calls as appropriate.
- AA.III.B.S3: Maintain a ground track that ensures the desired traffic pattern flown takes into consideration obstructions and air traffic control (ATC) o
- AA.III.B.S4: Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway or landing surface.
- AA.III.B.S5: Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.
- AA.III.B.S6: Select a suitable touchdown point considering wind, landing surface, and obstructions.
- AA.III.B.S7: Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, ±5 knots, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to main
- AA.III.B.S8: Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
- AA.III.B.S9: Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
- AA.III.B.S10: Touch down with the runway centerline between the main landing gear at the appropriate speed and pitch attitude at the runway aiming point m
- AA.III.B.S11: During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point (ASES, AMES). In addi
- AA.III.B.S12: Decelerate to taxi speed (20 knots or less on dry pavement, 10 knots or less on contaminated pavement) to within the calculated landing dist
- AA.III.B.S13: Use spoilers, prop reverse, thrust reverse, wheel brakes, and other drag/braking devices, as appropriate to safely slow the airplane. (At le
- AA.III.B.S14: Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result i
- AA.III.B.S15: Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable.
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