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PA.IV.M.S8FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point...

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Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path.

Bottom line

At the appropriate time, when the round out begins, the pilot removes the forward slip and transitions to a normal landing. Prior to touchdown, the transition to a sideslip is made with the upwind wing lowered and opposite rudder applied to prevent a turn.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-13–9-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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