Task M. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES)

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

4 elements

• CA.IV.M.K1
  A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
• CA.IV.M.K2
  Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing.
• CA.IV.M.K3
  Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.
• CA.IV.M.K4
  Purpose of power-off accuracy approach.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

14 elements

• CA.IV.M.R1
  Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
• CA.IV.M.R2
  Effects of:
• CA.IV.M.R2a
  Crosswind
• CA.IV.M.R2b
  Windshear
• CA.IV.M.R2c
  Tailwind
• CA.IV.M.R2d
  Wake turbulence
• CA.IV.M.R2e
  Landing surface/condition
• CA.IV.M.R3
  Planning for:
• CA.IV.M.R3a
  Rejected landing and go-around
• CA.IV.M.R3b
  Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)
• CA.IV.M.R4
  Collision hazards.
• CA.IV.M.R5
  Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• CA.IV.M.R6
  Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• CA.IV.M.R7
  Forward slip operations, including fuel flowage, tail stalls with flaps, and airspeed control.