Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.VII.F.K1Purpose of and procedures for short-field approach and landing.
- AI.VII.F.K2A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
- AI.VII.F.K3Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
- AI.VII.F.K4Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
- AI.VII.F.K5Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.VII.F.R1Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
- AI.VII.F.R2Effects of:
- AI.VII.F.R2aCrosswind
- AI.VII.F.R2bWindshear
- AI.VII.F.R2cTailwind
- AI.VII.F.R2dWake turbulence
- AI.VII.F.R2eLanding surface/condition
- AI.VII.F.R3Planning for:
- AI.VII.F.R3aRejected landing and go-around
- AI.VII.F.R3bLand and hold short operations (LAHSO)
- AI.VII.F.R4Collision hazards.
- AI.VII.F.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AI.VII.F.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).