18 • Landings
Traffic Pattern Operations
Pattern Briefings should include:
• Flap Setting
• Type of Approach & Landing (Short-Field, Soft-Field, etc.)
• Final Approach Speed
• Aiming Point
• Touchdown Point
At TPA
• Reduce Power –
Maintain 85 KIAS
(Approx. 2000 RPM)
Established on Downwind
•
"Before Landing Checklist"
• Pattern Briefing
300' Below TPA
• Turn Crosswind
Abeam Touchdown Point
• Resume Landing Profile
(following pages)
90°
45°
Vx, Vy Climb