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AI.VII.H.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Common errors related to this Task.

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Common errors related to this Task.

Bottom line

There are two kinds of errors: slips and mistakes. Errors may result from insufficient training and experience, inadequate flight planning or preparation, external pressures, and physiological and psychological effects.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Common errors related to this Task.
NumberWhat it means
1,000 ft AGL in the approachConfig by
500 ft; go-around if not stabilizedEvaluate at
20-30 ft per knot dry; 40-50 ft wetStopping distance
about 3 degreesGlidepath

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. RMH ch. 6 (pp. 6-1–6-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 16 (pp. 16-21–16-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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