THE CIRCUIT APPROACH AND LANDING

Objectives:
The Downwind Leg, Base Leg, Approach &amp;ndash; Position and Drills
Factors Affecting the Final Approach and the Landing Run

 
Effect of Mass
Effects of Altitude and Temperature
Effect of Wind
Effect of Flap
The Landing
Effect of Ground Surface and Gradient upon the Landing Run
Types of Approach and Landing:
Powered
Crosswind
Flapless (at an appropriate stage of the course)
Glide
Short Field
Soft Field
Tail Wheel Aeroplane Considerations (as applicable)
Missed Approach
Engine Handling
Wake Turbulence Awareness
Windshear Awareness
Airmanship and Air Traffic Control Procedures
Mislanding/Go around
Special emphasis on lookout
Common Errors