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CA.IX.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance...

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Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.

Bottom line

Terrain and surface features are a significant hazard to all aircraft. In all cases, it is necessary to make an accurate prediction of minimum landing distance to compare with the available runway.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  5. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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