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CA.IV.D.K1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

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A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

Bottom line

A stabilized approach is one in which the pilot establishes and maintains a constant angle glidepath towards a predetermined point on the landing runway.

Key numbers

Key numbers for A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
NumberWhat it means
1,000 feet AGLFlaps by
500 feet AGLPower by
10 knotsSpeed correction
1 mile per 10 knotsWind adjust

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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