AA.VI.H — Landing from a Circling Approach

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VI.H.K1Elements related to the pilot’s responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a circling approach.
• AA.VI.H.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.H.R1Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on pilot capability, aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.
• AA.VI.H.R2Wake turbulence.
• AA.VI.H.R3Planning for:
  • AA.VI.H.R3aa. Missed approach
  • AA.VI.H.R3bb. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)
• AA.VI.H.R4Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• AA.VI.H.R5Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT.
• AA.VI.H.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.
• AA.VI.H.R7Attempting to land from an unstable approach.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VI.H.S1Keep the airport environment in sight and remain within the circling approach radius applicable to the approach category to a position from which a stabilized descent to landing can be made.
• AA.VI.H.S2Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, and other operational considerations.
• AA.VI.H.S3Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
• AA.VI.H.S4Aligns the airplane for a normal landing on the selected runway without excessive maneuvering and without exceeding the normal operating limits of the airplane. The angle of bank should not exceed 30°.
• AA.VI.H.S5Make smooth, timely, and correct control application throughout the circling maneuver and maintain appropriate airspeed, ±5 knots. If applicable, maintain altitude +100/−0 feet, and desired heading/track, ±5°.
• AA.VI.H.S6Ensure the airplane is configured for landing.
• AA.VI.H.S7Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. (ASEL, AMEL).
• AA.VI.H.S8Touch 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.H.S9Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop.
• AA.VI.H.S10Demonstrate SRM or CRM, as appropriate.
• AA.VI.H.S11Utilize runway incursion avoidance procedures.