Commercial Pilot · Area IV: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds

Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

3 elements
  • CA.IV.H.K1
    A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
  • CA.IV.H.K2
    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.
  • CA.IV.H.K3
    Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

11 elements
  • CA.IV.H.R1
    Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
  • CA.IV.H.R2
    Effects of:
  • CA.IV.H.R2a
    Crosswind
  • CA.IV.H.R2b
    Windshear
  • CA.IV.H.R2c
    Tailwind
  • CA.IV.H.R2d
    Wake turbulence
  • CA.IV.H.R2e
    Water surface/condition
  • CA.IV.H.R3
    Planning for a go-around and rejected landing.
  • CA.IV.H.R4
    Collision hazards.
  • CA.IV.H.R5
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • CA.IV.H.R6
    Distractions, 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).