Short-Field Approach & Landing - ATP Electronics Piper Archer Training Supplement

Short-Field Approach & Landing
Steps 1-7 are identical to a normal approach and landing procedure.
8. Select flaps 40° and slow to 66 KIAS on final when landing is assured.
9. Close throttle slowly during flare – touch down on intended
touchdown point with little or no floating.
10. Prevent nosewheel from slamming onto the runway.
11. Retract the flaps after touchdown.
12. Simulate and announce "Max Braking" for training and checkride
Short-Field Approach & Landing Profile
Rollout
• Retract Flaps After Touchdown
• Simulate and Announce "Max Braking"
Approx. 10 NM from Airport
• Begin Slowing to 90 KIAS
• Plan Descent to Enter Pattern at TPA
(or Over ight Altitude as Appropriate)
No Later Than 15 NM from Airport
• "Approach Checklist"
• Verify Tra c Pattern Altitude
(Usually 1,000' Above Field Elevation)
28 • Arrival Procedures
Use 66 KIAS (max weight speed) on final as a minimum speed for
training and flight checks, unless specified by the Examiner to
use computed speed for actual weight.
Technique: Fly proper speed and maintain some power for round
out, close throttle in flare.
Touchdown
• On Intended Touchdown Point
• With Little or No Floating
When Established on Downwind
• Trim for 90 KIAS
Approx. 5 NM from Airport
• Maintain 90 KIAS
On Final
• Select Flaps 40°
• Slow to 66 KIAS
45˚
90˚
When Ready to Descend Out of TPA
• "Before Landing Checklist"
• Reduce Power
• Select Flaps 25°
• Descend Out of TPA at 70-80 KIAS
On Base
• Trim for 70 KIAS