COMM.IV.F — Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

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

Risk Management

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

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

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.IV.F.S1Complete the appropriate checklist.
• CA.IV.F.S3Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway.
• CA.IV.F.S4Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.
• CA.IV.F.S5Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind, landing surface, and obstructions.
• CA.IV.F.S7Maintain manufacturer’s published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, ±5 knots with wind gust factor applied.
• CA.IV.F.S8Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
• CA.IV.F.S10Touch down at a proper pitch attitude within 100 feet beyond or on the specified point, threshold markings, or runway numbers, with no side drift, minimum float, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over runway centerline.
• CA.IV.F.S11Use manufacturer’s recommended procedures for airplane configuration and braking.
• CA.IV.F.S12Execute 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.