22. Normal Landings

Question 1

Whenever possible, always enter the traffic pattern:

Answer 1

At pattern altitude.

Question 2

The recommended entry into the airport traffic pattern is:

Answer 2

A 45 degree angle into the downwind leg.

Question 3

The pre-landing checklist items include:

Answer 3

1. Seats and seat belts secured
2. Fuel selector on both
3. Mixture full rich.

Question 4

When flying the airport pattern legs, it’s a good practice:

Answer 4

To fly close enough to the runway to be able to land if you lose engine power.

Question 5

The turn from downwind to base leg:

Answer 5

Should occur when the intended touchdown point is approximately 45 degrees behind the wing.

Question 6

On final approach, one of the fixed values you should maintain is:

Answer 6

The approach speed.

Question 7

During the approach, align the aiming point on the runway to a place on the windshield. If the windshield mark stays on the aiming point:

Answer 7

You are on the glidepath.

Question 8

During landing you should always try to touch down:

Answer 8

In a nose high attitude.

Question 9

Just before touchdown, the airplane:

Answer 9

Is stalled about one foot above the runway.