CA.IV.N.K1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
Bottom line
If there is a deviation from the desired altitude/distance target, the energy state needs to be adjusted. There, the pilot extends the landing gear and selects landing flaps by 1,000 feet AGL, and brings the power up by 500 feet AGL to maintain the appropriate speed for a stabilized approach.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| by 1,000 feet AGL | Gear & flaps |
| by 500 feet AGL | Power up |
| 10-knot change | Speed correction |
| about 10 KIAS per mile | Level decel |
| 1 mile per 10 knots | Wind adjust |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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