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Consider the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions and select a suitable landing point.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 11-17
Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Landing Performance
item that alters the landing speed or deceleration rate during the landing roll affects the landing distance. The effect of gross weight on landing distance is one of the principal items determining the landing distance. One effect of an increased ... gross weight is that a greater speed is required to support the aircraft at the landing AOA and lift coefficient. For an example of the effect of a change in gross weight, a 21 percent increase in landing weight requires…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.1037 Large transport category airplanes: Turbine engine powered; Limitations; Destination and alternate airports.
Large transport category airplanes: Turbine engine powered; Limitations; Destination and alternate airports. most suitable runway considering the probable wind velocity and direction and the ground handling characteristics of that airplane, and considering other conditions such as landing aids and terrain ... weight in excess of that allowed by paragraph (b) of this section if all of the following conditions exist: (1) The operation is conducted in accordance with an approved Destination Airport Analysis in that person's program operating manual that…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 7-7
LANDINGS
LANDINGS Landing a skiplane is easy compared to landing with wheels; however, for off-airport landings, extra precautions are necessary. Be careful in choosing a landing site. Before landing, evaluate the site to be sure a safe departure will ... possible. Upon arriving at a prospective landing site, a pass should be made over the landing area to determine landing direction, and to determine if a safe approach and landing can be completed. A trial landing should be accomplished…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 6-5
LANDING › DOWNWIND LANDING
DOWNWIND LANDING Although downwind landings often require significantly more water area, there are occasions when they are more convenient or even safer than landing into the wind. Sometimes landing upwind would mean a long, slow taxi back along the landing ... path to get to the dock or mooring area. If winds are less than 5 knots and there is ample room, landing downwind could save taxi time. Unless the winds are light, a downwind landing is seldom necessary. Before deciding…