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AI.VII.H.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane perfo...

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Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

Bottom line

An excessive amount of airspeed could result in a touchdown too far from the runway threshold or an after-landing roll that exceeds the available landing area.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-21–9-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  7. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  9. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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