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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. The emphasis in a short-field approach is on configuration (full flaps), a stabilized approach with a constant angle of descent, and precise airspeed control.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| significant drag beyond 30° of flap extension | Flap drag |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures; Flap Effectiveness (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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