
22 • Landings
No Flap Approach and Landing Profile
No Later Than 15 Mi. from Airport
•
"Approach Checklist"
• Verify Traffic Pattern Altitude
(Usually 1000’ above field elevation)
Touchdown
• On intended touchdown point
• Within the first 1000' feet of the runway
• At minimum controllable airspeed
Approx 10 Mi. from Airport
• Begin Slowing to 85 KIAS
• Plan Descent to Enter Traffic
Pattern in Level Flight at TPA
(or Overflight Altitude as
Appropriate)
Approx 5 Mi. from Airport
• Maintain 85 KIAS
When Established on Downwind
• Complete the
"Before Landing Checklist"
When Ready to Descend Out of Pattern Altitude
• Reduce Power to Approx. 1300 RPM
• Slow to 70 KIAS
• Descend out of TPA at 70 KIAS
On Base
• Maintain 70 KIAS
On Final
• Slow to 65 KIAS
(landing assured)
• Maintain 65 KIAS until
10' to 20' above the
runway
90°
45°
Aiming
Point
Touchdown
Point
Maintain Centerline Until Taxi Speed
Increase Crosswind Control
Inputs as Airplane Slows
TIP:
Reduced flap settings change the visual picture and result
in a higher angle of attack during the approach and a greater
distance between the aiming point and touchdown point.
No-Flap Approach and Landing
Steps 1-4 are identical to a normal approach and landing procedure.
5. When abeam touchdown point, on extended base, or on extended final
(when ready to descend out of pattern altitude):
Reduce power to approx. 1300 RPM.
6. Slow to 70 KIAS.
7. Descend out of TPA at 70 KIAS.
8. Slow to 65 KIAS on final when landing is assured.