AA.III.HFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with confined area approach and landing. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
To land within a short field or a confined area, the pilot needs precise, positive control of the rate of descent and airspeed.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
- AA.III.H.K1: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
- AA.III.H.K2: Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
- AA.III.H.K3: Available techniques for confined-area approach and landing.
- AA.III.H.K4: Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
Risk management
- AA.III.H.R1: Selection of the approach path and touchdown area based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
- AA.III.H.R2: Go-around/rejected landing.
- AA.III.H.R3: Collision hazards.
- AA.III.H.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AA.III.H.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AA.III.H.R6: Gear position in an amphibious airplane.
- AA.III.H.R7: Landing in an area or in conditions where a takeoff/climb may not be possible.
Skills
- AA.III.H.S1: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- AA.III.H.S2: Make radio calls as appropriate.
- AA.III.H.S3: Ensure that the landing gear and water rudders are retracted, if applicable.
- AA.III.H.S4: Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path
- AA.III.H.S5: Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintai
- AA.III.H.S6: Maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed with gust factor applied, ±5 knots.
- AA.III.H.S7: Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper attitude and rate of descent to touchdown.
- AA.III.H.S8: Touch down smoothly at the recommended airspeed and pitch attitude, beyond and within 100 feet of a specified point/area.
- AA.III.H.S9: Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
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