Soft-Field Approach and Landing
Written by Jack on May 31st, 2008
| Objective: |
To teach the pilot proper procedures and technique for making landings on soft surfaces. |
| Content: |
Before Flight:
- When is this used?
- Lower than normal airspeed requires vigilance
- Used to minimize nose-over force from touchdown on soft fields
- Wider than normal pattern should be flown to allow time for proper setup
- Touchdown should be made at lowest possible speed
- See aircraft AFM/POH for specific procedures
- Region of reversed command and its applicability to soft-field approaches
- Considerations after touchdown
During Flight:
- Instructor demonstrates maneuver, then student executes according to procedures discussed during preflight
- Student maintains back elevator pressure after touchdown and uses brakes sparingly
See aircraft AFM/POH
See AFH C. 8-17
See relevant figures in AFH C. 8 |
| Completion Standards: |
The lesson is complete when the student can fly a stabilized soft-field approach and landing at 1.3VSO +- 5 knots and can touch down as required by a soft-field landing. The instructor must also determine that the student has the appropriate knowledge required for soft-field landings by giving an oral or written exam. |
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