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• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 9-2
  Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Normal Approach and Landing › Base Leg

  descent with reduced power and a target airspeed of approximately 1.4 VSO—the stalling speed in the landing configuration. For example, if VSO is 60 knots, 1.4 VSO is 84 knots (84 = 1.4 x 60). Landing flaps should be deployed ... crosswind during the base leg. A drift correction is established and maintained to follow a ground track perpendicular to the extension of the landing runway centerline. This requires that the airplane be angled sufficiently into the wind to prevent drifting…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 7-1
  Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers › Introduction

  sufficient level of competence, the pilot is ready to apply this skill and maintain the airplane, not only at the correct attitude and power configuration, but also along an appropriate course relative to objects on the ground. This skill ... uses in everyday flight activity. From every takeoff to every landing, a pilot exercises these skills to control the airplane. Therefore, a pilot needs to develop the proper coordination, timing, and attention in order to accurately and safely maneuver…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 9-18
  Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Crosswind Approach and Landing › Maximum Safe Crosswind Velocities

  drift correction, a hazardous landing condition may result. Therefore, the takeoff and landing capabilities with respect to the reported surface wind conditions and the available landing directions should be considered. Figure 9-18. Crosswind chart. Before an airplane is type ... equal to 0.2 VSO. This means a wind speed of two-tenths of the airplane’s stalling speed with power off and in landing configuration. The demonstrated crosswind velocity is included on a placard in airplanes certificated after…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 9-21
  Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Short-Field Approach and Landing

  used. This allows the pilot ample opportunity to adjust and stabilize the descent angle after the airplane is configured and trimmed. A stabilized approach is essential. The procedures for landing on a short field or for landing approaches over obstacles ... area and the use of full flaps at an appropriate point during the final approach. For many general aviation airplanes this means flying a stabilized final approach with the flap setting that precedes full flaps. When the field is made…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 9-6
  Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Final Approach › Stabilized Approach Concept

  factor, indicated airspeed should not decay below the recommended landing speed. 4. Configuration. The aircraft is in the correct landing configuration with flaps as required; landing gear extended, and is in trim. 5. Descent rate. A descent rate (generally ... light general aviation aircraft) makes for a safe approach. Minimal adjustments to the descent rate as the airplane approaches the runway provide an additional indication of a stabilized and safe approach. If using a descent rate in excess…

• Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Checkp. 2-3
  CHAPTER 2. REDUCING GENERAL AVIATION ACCIDENTS › 2.2 Manual Flight After Automation Failure

  Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 4, Aerodynamic Factors, paragraph titled “Small Airplanes.” Configuration. The airplane is in the correct landing configuration with flaps as required, landing gear extended, and the airplane in trim. 2.1.4.5 Rate of Descent. Descent rate…