| F. Short-Field Approach and Landing | ||
| References | FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM; AIM | |
| Objective | To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management and skills associated wtih a short-field approach and landing with emphasis on proper use and coordination of flight controls | |
| The applicant demonstrates understanding of | ||
| K1 | A stabilized approach, to include energy management concepts | |
| K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance | |
| K3 | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing | |
| The Applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing: | ||
| R1 | Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance and wind | |
| R2 | Effects of: | |
| R2a | a. Crosswind | |
| R2b | b. Windshear | |
| R2c | c. Tailwind | |
| R2d | d. Wake Turbulence | |
| R2e | e. Runway surface / condition | |
| R3 | Planning for: | |
| R3a | a Go-around and rejected landing. | |
| R3b | b: Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) | |
| R4 | Collision hazards to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, persons, and wildlife | |
| R5 | Low Altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT | |
| R6 | Distractions, loss of situational awareness, incorrect airport surface approach and landing, or improper task management | |
| The applicant demonstrates the ability to: | ||
| S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist | |
| S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate | |
| S3 | Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway or landing surface | |
| S4 | Scan runway or landing surface and the adjoining area for traffic and obstructions | |
| S5 | Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind, landing surface, and obstructions | |
| S6 | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. | |
| S7 | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspped or in its absence not more than 1.3 Vso +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied | |
| S8 | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing | |
| S9 | Make smooth, timely and correct control application during round out and touchdown | |
| S10 | Touch down at proper pitch attitude, within 200 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 the runway center/landing path | |
| S11 | Execute 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 | |
| S12 | Utilize runway incursion avoidance procedures | |