Landing from an Approach
This page covers Task E. Landing from an Instrument Approach from the FAA-S-ACS-8C Instrument Rating Airplane Airman Certification Standards.
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing procedures for a landing from an instrument approach.
Definition
A straight-in approach is one where the final approach course is aligned within 30° of the runway.
Purpose
Be able to use smooth positive aircraft control, an efficient instrument scan, and the ability to transition between instrument scanning and outside visual references to complete the landing from a straight-in approach.
Elements
- Division of attention between instrument and visual references during approach
- Identification of acceptable visual references to continue the approach
- Stay on glide slope and localizer to over runway
- Use checklists as required
- Execute a missed approach by the MAP if visual references are not identified
Completion Standards
- TBD