CA.IV.H.K1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
Bottom line
During a stabilized approach, small changes in the airplane’s pitch attitude and power setting are needed when making corrections to the angle of descent and airspeed.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| within 500 feet AGL on final approach, to the greatest extent practical | Stabilize by |
| at least 500 feet higher than the touchdown area | Final approach start |
| not more than 1.3 VSO when no manufacturer's recommended speed is available | Approach speed |
| add no more than one-half the gust factor to the approach speed | Gusty air |
| maximum 500 fpm rate of descent, if terrain and passenger conditions permit | ME descent |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-21–9-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
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