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PA.IV.F.S5FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing ...

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Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions.

Bottom line

If obstacles are present, the approach should be planned so that no drastic power reductions are required after they are cleared.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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