Takeoff & LandingACS II.D
Short-Field Landing
Fly a precise, stabilized approach to touch down at a chosen point with minimum ground roll
~15 min FAA-S-ACS-6C
60-Second Review
Quick overviewFly a stabilized approach at the manufacturer's recommended airspeed (or, in its absence, no more than 1.3 VSO), touch down at or within a specified distance beyond a chosen point with minimal float and no side drift, and use maximum available braking/technique to stop in the shortest distance.
FAA-H-8083-3C Ch. 8; FAA-S-ACS-6C II.D
ACS Tolerances
Approach airspeed: Recommended speed, or 1.3 VSO if none published, +10 / -5 knotsTouchdown point: At or within 200 feet beyond a specified pointStabilized approach: On speed, on glidepath, configured, coordinatedRollout: Maximum available braking / minimum ground roll, directional control maintained
Top Errors
- 1. Carrying too much airspeed
- 2. Confusing aim point and touchdown point
- 3. Unstable approach
Examiner Focus
- 1. Was the approach stabilized — on speed, on glidepath, configured?
- 2. Was the approach airspeed the recommended value (or 1.3 VSO), within +10 / -5 knots?
- 3. Did the applicant distinguish aim point from touchdown point?