Procedures Quiz

Question 1

An approach is considered stabilized when all of the following criteria are met:

Answer 1

• the airplane is on the correct flight path
• only small changes in heading and pitch are required to maintain the correct flight path
• the airplane should be at approach speed. Deviations of +10 knots to – 5 knots are acceptable if the airspeed is trending toward approach speed
• the airplane is in the correct landing configuration
• sink rate is no greater than 1,000 fpm; if an approach requires a sink rate greater than 1,000 fpm, a special briefing should be conducted
• thrust setting is appropriate for the airplane configuration
• all briefings and checklists have been conducted.