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A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
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. Incremental deflection of flaps on downwind, base leg, and final approach allow smaller adjustments of pitch and power and support a stabilized approach.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1,000 feet AGL | Flaps by |
| 500 feet AGL | Power by |
| 10 knots | Speed correction |
| 1 mile per 10 knots | Wind adjust |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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