Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › III. Takeoffs and Landings › Task B. Normal Approach and Landing

AA.III.B.S5

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Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 14-34
Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › ATC Instructions—Explicit Runway Crossing
during reduced visibility conditions. Always comply with “hold short” or crossing instructions when approaching an entrance to a runway. Scan the full length of the runway and the final approaches before entering or crossing any runway, even…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 14-34
Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › ATC Instructions—“Line Up and Wait” (LUAW)
instructed to “line up and wait,” especially at night or during periods of low visibility. Before entering the runway, remember to scan the full length of the runway and its approach end for other aircraft. Figure 14-54. Communication between…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-6
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Final Approach › Stabilized Approach Concept
descending directly toward the aiming point at the appropriate airspeed in the landing configuration. If it appears that the airplane is going to overshoot the desired landing spot, a steeper approach results by reducing power and lowering the pitch attitude ... should not stare at any one place, but rather scan from one point to another, such as from the aiming point to the horizon, to any objects along the runway, to an area well short of the runway, and back…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-4-12
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 4. ATC Clearances and Aircraft Separation › 4-4-15. Use of Visual Clearing Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Visual Clearing Procedures and Scanning Techniques a. Before Takeoff. Prior to taxiing onto a runway or landing area in preparation for takeoff, pilots should scan the approach areas for possible landing traffic and execute the appropriate clearing maneuvers to provide…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-2-2
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 2. Departure Procedures › 5-2-5. Line Up and Wait (LUAW)
night, when intersecting runway operations are being conducted, or during reduced visibility conditions. Pilots should scan the full length of the runway and look for aircraft crossing the runway, on final approach, or landing roll (including intersecting runways) prior…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 14-28
Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › Clearing Procedures
pilots in collision avoidance under various situations: • Before takeoff—prior to taxiing onto a runway or landing area in preparation for takeoff, pilots should scan the approach area for possible landing traffic, executing appropriate maneuvers to provide a clear view…