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PA.IV.L.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane perfo...

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Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

Bottom line

Waves and swell not only create a rough or uneven surface, they also move, and their movement must be considered in addition to the wind direction. When a swell is not aligned with the wind, the pilot must weigh the dangers posed by the swell against limited crosswind capability, as well as pilot experience.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 18 (pp. 18-4–18-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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