Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › VII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task B. Normal Approach and Landing

AI.VII.B.S4

Skill

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…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 1-10
Chapter 1: Introduction to Flight Training › Safety Considerations › Collision Avoidance
very first dual instruction flight. These include, but are not limited to, collision avoidance procedures including proper scanning techniques and clearing procedures, runway incursion avoidance, stall awareness, positive transfer of controls, and flight deck workload management. Collision Avoidance All pilots…
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…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 1-24
Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Chapter Summary
student pilot. Operational safety practices include, but are not limited to, collision avoidance procedures consisting of proper scanning techniques, use of checklists, runway incursion avoidance, positive transfer of controls, and workload management. These safety practices are discussed more fully within…