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Short-Field Approach & Landing
Steps 1-9 are identical to the normal approach and landing procedure on page 42.
10. Select flaps FULL and slow to 61 KIAS on final when landing is assured
11. Close throttle slowly during flare – touch down on intended
touchdown point with little or no floating
12. Prevent the nosewheel from slamming onto the runway
13. Retract the flaps after touchdown
14. Simulate and announce “Heavy Braking” for training and
checkride purposes (while applying braking as required)
Short-Field Approach & Landing Profile
No Later Than 15 Mi. from Airport
• "Approach Checklist"
• Verify Traffic Pattern Altitude
(Usually 1,000’ above field elevation)
On Base
• Select Flaps 20˚
• Slow to 70 KIAS
When Ready to Descend Out of
Pattern Altitude
• Complete the "Before Landing Checklist"
• Reduce Power to Approx. 1500 RPM
• Select flaps 10˚
• Descend out of TPA at 80 KIAS
Approx 10 Mi. from Airport
• Begin Slowing to 90 KIAS
• Plan Descent to Enter Traffic
Pattern in Level Flight at TPA (or
Overflight Altitude as Appropriate)
Approx 5 Mi. from Airport
• Maintain 90 KIAS
On Final
• Select Flaps 30°
• Slow to 65 KIAS
Landing Assured
• Maintain 61 KIAS until 10' to
20' above the runway
300'-200'
• Stabilized approach
check / go-around decision*
45°
90°
After Touchdown
• Prevent nosewheel from slamming down
• Retract Flaps
• “Heavy Braking” (Simulate and announce for
training and checkride purposes)
Aiming Point
* See "Stabilized Approach" section on page 26.
Touchdown Point
(Minimal Floating)
Rollout
• Maintain Centerline Until Taxi Speed
• Increase Crosswind Control Inputs
as Airplane Slows
Touchdown
• On intended touchdown point with little or no float
• Within the first third of the runway
• At minimum controllable airspeed (stall horn on)
• Nose-high pitch attitude
Arrival Procedures • 45