Short Field Approach and Landing
Lesson Plan

Attention:

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

Motivator:

• The goal of the Short-field approach and landing is to maximize aircraft performance in order to safely and accurately land the airplane, obtaining maximum performance, by touching down at the slowest possible airspeed

Overview:

Required Materials:

• Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

• Discuss Short-Field Approach and Landing
• Discuss determining short field takeoff and climb performance
• Discuss Short-Field takeoff and climb procedures
• Discuss short-field takeoff and climb common errors
• Discuss short-field takeoff and climb airman certification standards
• Discuss case studies
• Conclusion

Student Actions:

• Complete assigned reading (see content above)
• Ask pertinent questions
• Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate

Completion Standards:

• Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL):

  • To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a short-field takeoff, maximum performance climb operations, and rejected takeoff procedures
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM; AIM

  
  

  Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL) Knowledge:

  The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

  • PA.IV.E.K1:

    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance

  • PA.IV.E.K2:

    V_x and V_y

  • PA.IV.E.K3:

    Appropriate airplane configuration

  
  

  Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL) Risk Management:

  The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

  • PA.IV.E.R1:

    Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind

  • PA.IV.E.R2:

    Effects of:

    • PA.IV.E.R2a:

      Crosswind

    • PA.IV.E.R2b:

      Windshear

    • PA.IV.E.R2c:

      Tailwind

    • PA.IV.E.R2d:

      Wake turbulence

    • PA.IV.E.R2e:

      Runway surface/condition

  • PA.IV.E.R3:

    Abnormal operations, to include planning for:

    • PA.IV.E.R3a:

      Rejected takeoff

    • PA.IV.E.R3b:

      Engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight

  • PA.IV.E.R4:

    Collision hazards, to include aircraft, terrain, obstacles, wires, vehicles, persons, and wildlife

  • PA.IV.E.R5:

    Low altitude maneuvering including stall, spin, or CFIT

  • PA.IV.E.R6:

    Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management

  
  

  Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL) Skills:

  The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

  • PA.IV.E.S1:

    Complete the appropriate checklist

  • PA.IV.E.S2:

    Make radio calls as appropriate

  • PA.IV.E.S3:

    Verify assigned/correct runway

  • PA.IV.E.S4:

    Ascertain wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators

  • PA.IV.E.S5:

    Position the flight controls for the existing wind

  • PA.IV.E.S6:

    Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position and align the airplane on the runway centerline utilizing maximum available takeoff area

  • PA.IV.E.S7:

    Apply brakes while setting engine power to achieve maximum performance

  • PA.IV.E.S8:

    Confirm takeoff power prior to brake release and verify proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation

  • PA.IV.E.S9:

    Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or V_x, +10/-5 knots

  • PA.IV.E.S10:

    Establish a pitch attitude that will maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, +10/-5 knots until clearing the obstacle or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface

  • PA.IV.E.S11:

    Establish a pitch attitude for V_y and accelerate to V_y, +10/-5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet AGL if simulating an obstacle

  • PA.IV.E.S12:

    Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance after a positive rate of climb has been verified

  • PA.IV.E.S13:

    Maintain V_y +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude

  • PA.IV.E.S14:

    Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb

  • PA.IV.E.S15:

    Comply with noise abatement procedures

Re-Motivation:

Closure:

• Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
• Assign study materials for the next lesson