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AA.VI.H.R7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Attempting to land from an unstable approach.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Attempting to land from an unstable approach.

Bottom line

The pilot should anticipate the need for speed adjustment so that only small adjustments are required, and the airplane arrives at the approach threshold window exactly on speed.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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