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Soft-Field Approach and Landing

Written by Jack on May 31st, 2008
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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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