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Power-off 180 and Approach 

OBJECTIVE
  • To develop the pilot’s accuracy, judgment, planning, technique, and confidence in an emergency descent.


ELEMENTS
  • Configuration and trim 
  • Effects of wind and selection of a touchdown area 
  • The key points in the pattern 
  • A stabilized approach at the recommended airspeed to the selected touchdown area 
  • Coordination of flight controls 
  • Timing, judgment, and control procedure during roundout and touchdown 
  • Directional control after touchdown 
  • Use of checklist 

COMPLETION STANDARDS
  • Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing 
  • Considers the wind conditions, landing surface, obstructions, and selects an appropriate touch-down point 
  • Positions airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway, and not more than 1000’ AGL 
  • Abeam the specified touchdown point, closes throttle and establishes appropriate glide speed 
  • Completes final airplane configuration 
  • Touches down in a normal landing attitude, at or within 400’ beyond the specified touchdown point 
  • Completes the appropriate checklist 

COMMON ERRORS
  • Failure to establish approach and landing configuration at proper time or in proper sequence 
  • Failure to identify the key points in the pattern 
  • Failure to establish and maintain a stabilized approach 
  • Failure to consider the effect of wind and landing surface 
  • Improper use of power, wing flaps, or trim 
  • Attempting turn to final in excess of 45° and/or at too low of an altitude 
  • Improper procedure during roundout and touchdown 
  • Failure to hold back elevator pressure after touchdown 
  • Poor directional control after touchdown 
  • Improper use of brakes 

PRIVATE PILOT LESSON PLANS                                                                                                            106
Power-O   180° Approach & Landing

THINGS TO REMEMBER
  • Power reduction is at key position downwind, not midfield. 
  • Instructor is responsible for ‘clearing’ the engine in descent to ensure continued engine operation for any go-arounds. 
  • Start with 90° power-off approaches. 

STUDY
  • “Airplane Flying Handbook” Ch. 8





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