| M. Forward slip to a 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 with a forward slip to a landing | |
| The applicant demonstrates understanding of | ||
| K1 | Concepts of energy management during a forward slip approach | |
| K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude on approach and landing performance | |
| K3 | Wind correction techniques during forward slip | |
| K4 | When and why a forward slip approach is used during an approach | |
| The Applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing: | ||
| R1 | Selection of runway or approach path and touchdown area 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: Landing 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 | Distraction, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management | |
| R7 | Forward slip opearations, including fuel flowage, tail stalls with flaps and lack of airspeed control | |
| R8 | Surface contact with the airplanes longitudinal axis misaligned | |
| R9 | Unstable approach | |
| The applicant demonstrates the ability to: | ||
| S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist | |
| S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate | |
| S3 | Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions | |
| S4 | Select the most suitable touchdown point pased on wind, landing surface, obstructions, and airplane limitations | |
| S5 | Position airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway | |
| S6 | Configure the airplane correctly | |
| S7 | As necessary, correlate crosswind with direction of forward slip and transition to sideslip before touchdown | |
| S8 | Touchdown at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned wit and over the runway center/landing path. | |
| S9 | Maintain a ground-track aligned with the runway center/ landing path | |