Landings procedures

Question 1

What is the Normal procedure for landing ?

Answer 1

Mid downwind -> before landing checklist
Abeam threshold reduce throttle and maintain altitude ( around 2000 RPM )
Flaps 10° when speed < 85Kts
Aim for 65 kts speed
On base 20 ° flaps
Maintain rate of descent around 500 fpm and 65kts ( adjust rate of descent with power speed with attitude )
If rate of descent too low ( flaps or forward slip as required )
Adjut centerline ( sideslip if crosswind )
At Flare Throttle Idle
Keep pulling step by step until touchdown
To brake pull the controls and use smoothly the brakes

Question 2

What is the procedure for Short Field landing ?

Answer 2

Mid downwind -> before landing checklist
Abeam threshold reduce throttle and maintain altitude ( around 2000 RPM )
Flaps 10° when speed < 85Kts
Aim for 65 kts speed
On base 20 ° flaps
Maintain rate of descent around 500 fpm and 60 kts ( adjust rate of descent with power speed with attitude )
Manage descent over the obstacle ( flaps or forward slip as required )
Adjut centerline ( sideslip if crosswind )
On short final Full flaps 55 kts ( 59 Kts C172 )
Select a touchdown point
At Flare Throttle Idle
Keep pulling step by step until touchdown
To brake pull the controls and use smoothly the brakes

Question 3

What is the procedure for Soft Field landing ?

Answer 3

Mid downwind -> before landing checklist
Abeam threshold reduce throttle and maintain altitude ( around 2000 RPM )
Flaps 10° when speed < 85Kts
Aim for 65 kts speed
On base 20 ° flaps
Maintain rate of descent around 500 fpm and 65kts ( adjust rate of descent with power speed with attitude )
If rate of descent too low ( flaps or forward slip as required )
Adjust centerline ( sideslip if crosswind )
On short final Full flaps 65kts
At Flare Throttle as required ( around 1400 RPM )
Keep nose wheel slightly above ground and maintain directional control during landing run.

Question 4

What is the procedure for Precision Landing (Simulated engine failure ) ?

Answer 4

An authorization from ATC is required to perform this landing :
( clean the engine above 600 feet AGL )

Mid downwind -> before landing checklist
Select a touchdownpoint.
Abeam touchdownpoint -> Carb heat ON and Throttle Idle speed 60Kts
If rate of descent too low ( flaps or forward slip as required ).
To brake pull the controls and use smoothly the brakes.

Question 5

What is the procedure for Precautionary Landing ?

Answer 5

The height for low level inspection must be communicated . The change of speed according to the wind ( gust ) must also be explained :

60 kts Flaps 20°
1000 feet AGL select suitable field
Upwind of the field do the 1st inspection. Pan Pan Pan.
Follow normal circuit pattern ( Left circuit if possible ).
On mock base maintain 500 feet AGL.
On mock final Flaps 20° adjust power and trim for 60Kts.
Passing over the field do the 2nd inspection. Passenger briefing.
Overshoot and integrate normal circuit pattern at 1000 feet.
Select a touchdown point.
On final flaps down 60 Kts
Avionic master OFF and electrical switches OFF
Master switch OFF
Unlatch the doors
Flare procedure according to type of landing ( short,soft, normal )
Magnetos OFF and Mixture Idle Cutoff
Brakes according to the type of landing.

Question 6

What is the procedure for Forced Landing ?

Answer 6

A change of field is acceptable from an altitude where a landing could still have been mad on the original landing site.
( Clear the engine every 500 feet )

Glide speed 60 kts ( 65 Kts C172 )
Fuel selector ON, Mixture Rich, Carb Heat ON, Magnetos Both
Select suitable field and touchdown point then apply the 360 ° technique.
Restart procedures

If no restart :

Mixture Idle Cut OFF, Fuel selector OFF, Magnetos OFF
Mayday call
Passenger briefing ( normal + brace )
Unlatch doors
Flaps as required
Activate ELT ( if remote area )
Master OFF
Flare procedure according to type of landing ( short,soft, normal )
Brakes according to the type of landing.

Question 7

What is the landing procedure to an uncontrolled aerodrome ?

Answer 7

Communicate position 5 min prior to entering the aerodrome area.
Communicate position 5 NM of the aerodrome
Be at 500 feet above the aerodrome circuit 2NM from the aerodrome.
Communicate position 500 feet over the aerodrome circuit .
Determine runway in use and communicate your intention on how you join the circuit.
85 kts and start a 180° turn to descent to the circuit altitude.
Position when you join the circuit
Position on Downwind, Final approach and cleared of active runway.