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PA.IV.F.S9FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.

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Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.

Bottom line

Prior to touchdown, the longitudinal axis should be aligned with the runway centerline to avoid landing gear side loads. Prior to touchdown, the transition to a sideslip is made with the upwind wing lowered and opposite rudder applied to prevent a turn. The power should be smoothly reduced to idle in the round out prior to touchdown.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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