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CA.IX.B.S5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Prepare for landing as specified by the evaluator.

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Prepare for landing as specified by the evaluator.

Bottom line

Use flaps, throttle, and pitch to control the glidepath and establish a stabilized approach at the recommended approach airspeed. A constant gliding speed is usually maintained because variations of gliding speed nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and the landing spot.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-23–3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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