Short-Field Approach and Landing

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.IV.F.K1A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
• PA.IV.F.K2Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
• PA.IV.F.K3Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

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

• PA.IV.F.R1Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
• PA.IV.F.R2Effects of:
• PA.IV.F.R2aa. Crosswind
• PA.IV.F.R2bb. Windshear
• PA.IV.F.R2cc. Tailwind
• PA.IV.F.R2dd. Wake turbulence
• PA.IV.F.R2ee. Landing surface/condition
• PA.IV.F.R3Planning for:
• PA.IV.F.R3aa. Rejected landing and go-around
• PA.IV.F.R3bb. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)
• PA.IV.F.R4Collision hazards.
• PA.IV.F.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• PA.IV.F.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.IV.F.S1Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• PA.IV.F.S2Make radio calls as appropriate.
• PA.IV.F.S3Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway.
• PA.IV.F.S4Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.
• PA.IV.F.S5Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions.
• PA.IV.F.S6Establish 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.S7Maintain 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.S8Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
• PA.IV.F.S9Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
• PA.IV.F.S10Touch 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.S11Use manufacturer’s recommended procedures for airplane configuration and braking.
• PA.IV.F.S12Execute 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.S13Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable.