DONE 9E Commercial Flight Maneuvers - Power Off, 180 Accuracy Approach and Landing

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2. State the objective of learning a power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing. (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 0

The objective is to instill the judgment and procedures necessary for accurately flying the airplane, without power, to a safe landing. The ability to estimate the distance an airplane will glide and maintain the proper glide path while maneuvering the airplane is the real basis of all power-off accuracy approaches and landings.

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1. What is a power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing? (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 1

Power-off accuracy approaches and landings are made by gliding, with the engine idling, from a specific point on downwind to touchdown, in a normal landing attitude at or within 200 feet beyond the specified touchdown point.

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3. What are the standards expected of a student when executing this type of approach and landing? (FAA-S-8081-12)

Answer 2

The student must:

a. Exhibit knowledge of the elements related to a power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing.
b. Consider the wind conditions, landing surface, obstructions, and selects an appropriate touchdown point.
c. Position airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway, and not more than 1,000 feet AGL.
d. Complete final airplane configuration.
e. Touch down in a normal landing attitude, at or within 200 feet beyond the specified touchdown point.
f. Complete the appropriate checklist.