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CA.IV.F.S5FAA-S-ACS-7B · 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

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

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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