Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
Task B. Normal Approach and Landing
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.VII.B.K1Procedures for normal and crosswind approach and landing.
- AI.VII.B.K2A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
- AI.VII.B.K3Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
- AI.VII.B.K4Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
- AI.VII.B.K5Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.VII.B.R1Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
- AI.VII.B.R2Effects of:
- AI.VII.B.R2aCrosswind
- AI.VII.B.R2bWindshear
- AI.VII.B.R2cTailwind
- AI.VII.B.R2dWake turbulence
- AI.VII.B.R2eLanding surface/condition
- AI.VII.B.R3Planning for:
- AI.VII.B.R3aRejected landing and go-around
- AI.VII.B.R3bLand and hold short operations (LAHSO)
- AI.VII.B.R4Collision hazards.
- AI.VII.B.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AI.VII.B.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).