Vliegclub Schiphol
Version 0.7, March 2013
PH-TDS Procedures Quick Reference Guide Page
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Normal Approach and Landing
SET UP
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Determine active runway and local procedures
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Standard traffic pattern entry at 60-‐65% power
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Complete LANDING checklist at mid-‐field
PERFORMANCE
Abeam touchdown point
1.
Reduce power to 50%
2.
Flaps T/O below 108 KIAS
3.
Descend at 90 KIAS, 500 fpm
45º from touchdown point
4.
Turn base leg (max bank 30º)
5.
Flaps LDG
6.
Descend at 80 KIAS, 500 fpm
Final approach (500’ AGL)
7.
Turn final (max bank 30º)
8.
Adjust power to maintain 70 – 75 KIAS
9.
Use pitch and power adjustments to maintain proper glide path
Round-out and Touchdown
10.
Begin flare at appropriate altitude
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CAUTION:
Watch for starting flare too high, resulting in bouncing the airplane
or stalling above the runway and damaging the landing gear.
11.
Allow the airplane to descend gradually
12.
Increase back pressure for touchdown with the nose slightly high
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CAUTION:
Watch for excessive nose high attitude to avoid tail strike.
13.
Touchdown main wheels first
Roll-out
14.
Gradually increase back pressure to keep the nose wheel off the runway
15.
Maintain directional control on the runway centerline with rudder/brakes
Approach and Landing Profile
