Vliegclub Schiphol
Version 0.7, March 2013
PH-TDS Procedures Quick Reference Guide Page
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Short Field Approach and Landing
SET UP
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Determine active runway and local procedures
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Standard traffic pattern entry at 65% power
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Complete LANDING checklist at mid-‐field
PROCEDURE
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Follow items 1 – 6 for Normal Approach and Landing
Final approach (500’ AGL)
7.
Turn final (max bank 30º)
8.
Adjust power to maintain 70 KIAS
9.
Use pitch and power adjustments to maintain proper glide path
10.
Landing assured, slow to 67 KIAS
Round-out and Touchdown
11.
Begin flare maintaining proper crosswind correction inputs
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NOTE:
Watch for starting flare too high, resulting in bouncing the airplane or
stalling above the runway and damaging the landing gear.
12.
Allow the airplane to descend gradually
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Keep the nose aligned with the runway
13.
Allow the airplane to touchdown with the nose slightly high.
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CAUTION:
Watch for excessive nose high attitude to avoid tail strike.
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Touchdown main wheels first
Roll-out
14.
Gradually increase back pressure to keep the nose wheel off the runway
15.
Flaps UP
16.
Maintain directional control on the runway centerline
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Use brakes sparingly and only if necessary
