Landing from a Precision Approach

FAA references

Knowledge

• AA.VI.F.K1: Elements related to the pilot’s responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a
• AA.VI.F.K2: Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting.

Risk management

• AA.VI.F.R1: Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
• AA.VI.F.R2: Wake turbulence.
• AA.VI.F.R3: [Archived]
• AA.VI.F.R3a: a. [Archived]
• AA.VI.F.R3b: b. [Archived]
• AA.VI.F.R4: Collision hazards.
• AA.VI.F.R5: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• AA.VI.F.R6: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• AA.VI.F.R7: Attempting to land from an unstable approach.
• AA.VI.F.R8: Flying below the glidepath.
• AA.VI.F.R9: Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing.
• AA.VI.F.R10: Missed Approach.
• AA.VI.F.R11: Land and hold short operations (LAHSO).

Skills

• AA.VI.F.S1: Maintain the desired airspeed, ±5 knots, and vertical and lateral guidance within ¼-scale deflection of the indicators during the descent fr
• AA.VI.F.S2: Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, and other operati
• AA.VI.F.S3: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.F.S4: Touch down at the aiming point markings, -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway aiming point markings, 750 to 1,500 feet, from the app
• AA.VI.F.S5: Maintain positive airplane control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop.
• AA.VI.F.S6: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
• AA.VI.F.S7: Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable.