Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

The Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180° Approach and Landing Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180 Approach and Landing Lesson Plan Introduction

  • Topic:
    Time:
    Part 1, Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing:
    0:10
    Part 3, Guided Scenario:
    0:15
    Part 4, Conclude Lesson:
    0:10
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    1:45

  • Attention Getter:

    • Research a mishap case study:
    • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
    • Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap

  • Motivator:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan Materials

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180 Approach and Landing Lesson Plan Instructor Actions

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180 Approach and Landing Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180 Approach and Landing Lesson Plan Student Actions

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES) Airman Certification Standards

  • Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with power-off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES)
  • Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task
  • References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES) Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:

  • CA.IV.M.K1:

    A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

  • CA.IV.M.K2:

    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance.

  • CA.IV.M.K3:

    Wind correction techniques on approach and landing.

  • CA.IV.M.K4:

    Purpose of power-off accuracy approach.

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES) Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:

  • CA.IV.M.R1:

    Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

  • CA.IV.M.R2:

    Effects of:

    • CA.IV.M.R2a:

      Crosswind.

    • CA.IV.M.R2b:

      Windshear.

    • CA.IV.M.R2c:

      Tailwind.

    • CA.IV.M.R2d:

      Wake turbulence.

    • CA.IV.M.R2e:

      Water surface/condition.

  • CA.IV.M.R3:

    Planning for:

    • CA.IV.M.R3a:

      Rejected landing and go-around.

    • CA.IV.M.R3b:

      Land and hold short operations (LAHSO).

  • CA.IV.M.R4:

    Collision hazards.

  • CA.IV.M.R5:

    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

  • CA.IV.M.R6:

    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

  • CA.IV.M.R7:

    Forward slip operations, including fuel flowage, tail stalls with flaps, and airspeed control.

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES) Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skills to:

  • CA.IV.M.S1:

    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

  • CA.IV.M.S2:

    Make radio calls as appropriate.

  • CA.IV.M.S3:

    Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions.

  • CA.IV.M.S4:

    Select the most suitable touchdown point based on wind, landing surface, obstructions, and aircraft limitations.

  • CA.IV.M.S5:

    Position airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway.

  • CA.IV.M.S6:

    Correctly configure the airplane.

  • CA.IV.M.S7:

    As necessary, correlate crosswind with direction of forward slip and transition to side slip before touchdown.

  • CA.IV.M.S8:

    Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 200 feet beyond or on the specified point with no side drift and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway centerline or landing path, as applicable.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Power off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Power-Off 180° Approach and Landing Lesson Plan Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

  • Closure:

    • The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
    • To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.
    • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
    • Assign study materials for the next lesson.