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

References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

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

Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.IV.F.K1 A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 25

PA.IV.F.K2 Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.

PA.IV.F.K3 Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

PA.IV.F.R1 Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

PA.IV.F.R2 Effects of:

PA.IV.F.R2a a. Crosswind

PA.IV.F.R2b b. Windshear

PA.IV.F.R2c c. Tailwind

PA.IV.F.R2d d. Wake turbulence

PA.IV.F.R2e e. Landing surface/condition

PA.IV.F.R3 Planning for:

PA.IV.F.R3a a. Rejected landing and go-around

PA.IV.F.R3b b. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)

PA.IV.F.R4 Collision hazards.

PA.IV.F.R5 Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

PA.IV.F.R6 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:

PA.IV.F.S1 Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

PA.IV.F.S2 Make radio calls as appropriate.

PA.IV.F.S3 Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway.

PA.IV.F.S4 Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

PA.IV.F.S5 Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions.

PA.IV.F.S6 Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach.

PA.IV.F.S7 Maintain manufacturer’s published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied.

PA.IV.F.S8 Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.

PA.IV.F.S9 Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.

PA.IV.F.S10 Touch down at a 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 centerline.

PA.IV.F.S11 Use manufacturer’s recommended procedures for airplane configuration and braking. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 26

PA.IV.F.S12 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.

PA.IV.F.S13 Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable.