AI.XII.F.K7FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Common errors related to this Task.
Common errors related to this Task.
Bottom line
Common errors in power-off accuracy approaches include a downwind leg too far from the runway, overextension of the downwind leg from a tailwind, and inadequate compensation for wind drift on base leg. Eagerness to get down is one of the most common faults of inexperienced pilots during simulated emergency landings.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-27) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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