Landings • 23
Short-Field Approach and Landing
Steps 1-7 are identical to a normal approach and landing procedure.
8. Select flaps FULL and slow to 62 KIAS on final when landing is assured.
9. Close throttle slowly during flare – touch down on intended touchdown
point with little or no floating.
10. Prevent the nosewheel from slamming onto the runway.
11. Retract the flaps after touchdown
12. Simulate and announce “Max Braking” for training and checkride purposes.
Short-Field 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 with little or no float
• Within the first 1000' of the runway
• At minimum controllable airspeed
• Nose-high pitch attitude
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.
1500 RPM
• Select flaps 10˚
• Descend out of TPA at 75 KIAS
On Base
• Select Flaps 20˚
• Maintain 70 KIAS
On Final
• Select Flaps Full (landing
assured)
• Maintain 62 KIAS until 10' to 20'
above the runway
90°
45°
Aiming Point &
Touchdown Point
After Touchdown
• Prevent nosewheel from slamming down
• Retract Flaps
• “Max Braking” (Simulate and announce for
training and checkride purposes)
Increase Crosswind Control
Inputs as Airplane Slows
Maintain centerline until taxi speed