AI.VII.D.S10FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills
Touch down at a proper pitch attitude with minimum sink rate, no side drift, and with t...
Touch down at a proper pitch attitude with minimum sink rate, no side drift, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with the center of the runway.
Bottom line
A pilot needs to control the airplane in a manner that the wings support the weight of the airplane as long as practical to minimize stresses imposed on the landing gear by a rough surface or to prevent sinking into a soft surface. Prior to touchdown, the longitudinal axis should be aligned with the runway centerline to avoid landing gear side loads. Proper control position (ailerons into the wind) is essential for maintaining runway alignment.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-23–9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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