
20 • Landings
Normal 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.
1500 RPM
• Select flaps 10˚
• Descend out of TPA at 75 KIAS
On Base
• Select Flaps 20˚
• Maintain 70 KIAS
On Final
• Select Flaps 30˚
(landing assured)
• Maintain 65 KIAS until 10'
to 20' above the runway
90°
45°
Before Landing Checklist
SEATBELT & SHOULDER HARNESS ............................................................. ON
FUEL SELECTOR.......................................................................................... BOTH
MIXTURE .........................................................................................................FWD
FLAPS .............................................................................................. AS REQUIRED
CHECKLIST COMPLETE
Aiming
Point
Touchdown
Point
Maintain Centerline Until Taxi Speed
Increase Crosswind Control
Inputs as Airplane Slows
TIP:
The power settings in this supplement are approximate and can
change depending on prevailing conditions. A common mistake
is to spend too much time trying to set exact power settings. This
diverts the pilot’s attention from more important things. During
landings, limit attention to the gauges to a few seconds at a time so
ample attention remains on flying the proper course and glidepath.