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AI.VII.F.S4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

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Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

Bottom line

The instructor teaches the appropriate pre-landing reconnaissance for unfamiliar landing areas or uncontrolled fields. Pilots should be alert to large aircraft upwind from their approach and takeoff flight paths.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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