CA.IV.B.S4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills
Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.
Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.
Bottom line
It is especially important to carefully inspect the landing area for shallow areas, obstructions, or other hazards. Potential conflicts with other aircraft, surface vessels or swimmers in the landing area are a few of the reasons to discontinue a landing attempt. Evaluation of the landing area should include approach and departure paths.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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