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PA.IX.B.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

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A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

Bottom line

Use flaps, throttle, and pitch to control the glidepath and establish a stabilized approach at the recommended approach airspeed. Learners may understand not to sacrifice a stable approach and a safe landing for the sake of accuracy, but they might not be ready to apply that knowledge.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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