AA.VII.GFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with no flap or a nonstandard flap approach and landing. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Large changes in flap deflection at one single point in the landing pattern can produce large lift changes that require significant pitch and power changes in order to maintain airspeed and descent angle.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SAFO 19001 — SAFO 19001
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 4, Preventing Irreversible Deceleration and/or Sink Rate (p. 4-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
- AA.VII.G.K1: Airplane flight characteristics when flaps, leading edge devices, and other similar devices malfunction or become inoperative.
- AA.VII.G.K2: Other airplane system limitations when landing at a high speed.
- AA.VII.G.K3: How to determine required landing distance and a suitable runway for landing.
Risk management
- AA.VII.G.R1: Hazards associated with a no flap or nonstandard flap approach and landing, including an asymmetrical flap situation.
- AA.VII.G.R2: Selection of a runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
- AA.VII.G.R3: Wake turbulence.
- AA.VII.G.R4: Go-around/rejected landing.
- AA.VII.G.R5: Collision hazards.
- AA.VII.G.R6: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AA.VII.G.R7: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
- AA.VII.G.S1: Identify the malfunction.
- AA.VII.G.S2: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete applicable checklist(s) for the malfunction, approach, and landing.
- AA.VII.G.S3: Communicate with ATC as needed and select an airport/runway with sufficient length for landing.
- AA.VII.G.S4: Calculate the correct airspeeds/V-speeds for approach and landing.
- AA.VII.G.S5: Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintai
- AA.VII.G.S6: Select a suitable touchdown point considering wind, landing surface, and obstructions.
- AA.VII.G.S7: Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
- AA.VII.G.S8: Touch down at an acceptable point on the runway that is agreed upon between the applicant and the evaluator. Touch down at the appropriate s
- AA.VII.G.S9: Touch down at an acceptable point on the landing surface. During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude with
- AA.VII.G.S10: Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop.
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