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AI.VII.O.S3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, t...

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Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions.

Bottom line

The many variables, such as altitude, obstruction, wind direction, landing direction, landing surface and gradient, and landing distance requirements of the airplane, determine the pattern and approach procedures to use. The pilot may use any combination of normal gliding maneuvers, from wings level to spirals to eventually arrive at the normal key position at a normal traffic pattern altitude for the selected landing area.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  6. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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