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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 21 - Precautionary Landing

TP 12475

Aim

To determine the candidate's ability to carry out the procedure for evaluating an unfamiliar airstrip or a landing area where the suitability of the landing surface is unknown.

Description

The examiner will assign a suitable landing area. The candidate will determine the landing path and the suitability of the landing surface and use a planned procedure to fly an accurate approach. While an actual landing may not be required, the final approach flown should be such that a successful landing could have been accomplished in the pre-selected touchdown zone.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to:

  1. brief the passenger for landing;
  2. select the most suitable touchdown zone considering wind conditions, landing surface and obstructions;
  3. comply with circuit procedures;
  4. establish circuits at an appropriate distance from the runway or airstrip;
  5. establish the recommended approach and landing configuration;
  6. maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed
    (+10/-5 knots);
  7. overfly the landing area in stabilized flight that will permit an effective assessment of surface conditions and maintain a safe obstacle clearance altitude;
  8. indicate the type of landing to be used and perform a final approach in a manner that would permit touch down within the selected touchdown zone;
  9. maintain crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing; and
  10. complete appropriate checks.

Note:  The candidate must be able to explain the operational necessity for any variation from recommended speed, e.g. gusty or crosswind conditions.

Date modified:
2010-05-29