Flight Instructor Airplane · Area VII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.VII.H.K1Purpose of and procedures for confined area approach and landing.
- AI.VII.H.K2A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
- AI.VII.H.K3Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
- AI.VII.H.K4Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
- AI.VII.H.K5Common errors related to this Task.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.VII.H.R1Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
- AI.VII.H.R2Effects of:
- AI.VII.H.R2aCrosswind
- AI.VII.H.R2bWindshear
- AI.VII.H.R2cTailwind
- AI.VII.H.R2dWake turbulence
- AI.VII.H.R2eWater surface/condition
- AI.VII.H.R3Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.
- AI.VII.H.R4Collision hazards.
- AI.VII.H.R5Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AI.VII.H.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).