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AI.VII.H.S5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing ...

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Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions.

Bottom line

When obstacles are present, a slightly steeper approach angle places the touchdown closer to the obstacle, which gives the pilot more room to stop. After touchdown is not the time to discover factors that make a confined landing area even smaller or less usable than originally supposed.

FAA references

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