AI.VII.B.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Procedures for normal and crosswind approach and landing.
Procedures for normal and crosswind approach and landing.
Bottom line
There is an advantage to extending flaps in increments while in the landing pattern: incremental deflection on downwind, base leg, and final approach allows smaller pitch and power adjustments and supports a stabilized approach. With flaps extended in a crosswind, the wing on the upwind side is more affected than the downwind wing. The crosswind effect on the upwind wing is reduced to a slight extent in the crabbed approach, since the airplane is more nearly aligned with the wind.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| within the first one-third portion of the landing area, beyond the runway's approach threshold | Landing point |
| 30 seconds, for example, per some AFM/POH slip limitations | Slip limit |
| VY, or VX if obstructions are present | Go-around speed |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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