PA.IV.H — Task H — Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with confined area approach and landing.

Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.IV.H.K1 A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

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

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

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

PA.IV.H.R1 Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

PA.IV.H.R2 Effects of:

PA.IV.H.R2a a. Crosswind

PA.IV.H.R2b b. Windshear

PA.IV.H.R2c c. Tailwind Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 28

PA.IV.H.R2d d. Wake turbulence

PA.IV.H.R2e e. Water surface/condition

PA.IV.H.R3 Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.

PA.IV.H.R4 Collision hazards.

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

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

Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:

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

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

PA.IV.H.S3 Ensure the airplane is aligned for an approach to the correct/assigned landing surface.

PA.IV.H.S4 Scan the landing area for traffic and obstructions.

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

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

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

PA.IV.H.S10 Contact the water at the recommended airspeed with a proper pitch attitude for the surface conditions.

PA.IV.H.S11 Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 200 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, minimum float, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with the projected landing path.

PA.IV.H.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.H.S13 Apply elevator control as necessary to stop in the shortest distance consistent with safety.