AA.VI.F — Landing from a Precision Approach

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing the procedures for a landing from a precision approach.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VI.F.K1Elements related to the pilot’s responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a precision approach.
• AA.VI.F.K2Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings and lighting.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.VI.F.R1Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on pilot capability, aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
• AA.VI.F.R2Wake turbulence.
• AA.VI.F.R3Planning for:
  • AA.VI.F.R3aa. Missed approach
  • AA.VI.F.R3bb. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)
• AA.VI.F.R4Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• AA.VI.F.R5Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.VI.F.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• AA.VI.F.R7Attempting to land from an unstable approach.
• AA.VI.F.R8Flying below the glidepath.
• AA.VI.F.R9Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VI.F.S1Maintain the desired airspeed, ±5 knots, and vertical and lateral guidance within ¼-scale deflection of the indicators during the descent from DA/DH to a point where visual maneuvering is used to accomplish a normal landing.
• AA.VI.F.S2Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, and other operational considerations.
• AA.VI.F.S3Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.F.S4Touch down at the aiming point markings, -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway aiming point markings, 750 to 1,500 feet, from the approach threshold of the runway.
• AA.VI.F.S5Maintain positive airplane control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop.
• AA.VI.F.S6Demonstrate SRM or CRM, as appropriate.
• AA.VI.F.S7Utilize runway incursion avoidance procedures.