COMM.IV.B — Normal Approach and Landing

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a normal approach and landing with emphasis on proper use and coordination of flight controls.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.IV.B.K1A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts.
• CA.IV.B.K2Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
• CA.IV.B.K3Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

Risk Management

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

• CA.IV.B.R1Selection of runway or approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
• CA.IV.B.R2Effects of:
  • CA.IV.B.R2aa. Crosswind
  • CA.IV.B.R2bb. Windshear
  • CA.IV.B.R2cc. Tailwind
  • CA.IV.B.R2dd. Wake turbulence
  • CA.IV.B.R2ee. Runway surface/condition
• CA.IV.B.R3Planning for:
  • CA.IV.B.R3aa. Go-around and rejected landing
  • CA.IV.B.R3bb. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)
• CA.IV.B.R4Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, vessels, persons, and wildlife.
• CA.IV.B.R5Low altitude maneuvering including, stall, spin, or CFIT.
• CA.IV.B.R6Distractions, loss of situational awareness, incorrect airport surface approach and landing, or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.IV.B.S2Make radio calls as appropriate.
• CA.IV.B.S3Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway or landing surface.
• CA.IV.B.S4Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.
• CA.IV.B.S5Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind, landing surface, and obstructions.
• CA.IV.B.S9Make smooth, timely, and correct control application during round out and touchdown.
• CA.IV.B.S10Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 200 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path.
• CA.IV.B.S11Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing.
• CA.IV.B.S12Utilize runway incursion avoidance procedures.