Flight Landing Pattern and Stabilized Approach

Detailed practice questions covering flight pattern speeds, altitudes, flap settings, and landing procedures based on flight notes.

What is the designated Traffic Pattern Altitude (TPA) according to the notes?

$$1,900\,\text{MSL}$$

At what point in the climb should you start the Crosswind turn?

$300\,\text{ft}$ below TPA

How long should you hold wings level when starting the X-Wind turn before rolling out?

$$5\,\text{seconds}$$

What is the specified rotation speed ($V_R$)?

$$60\,\text{kts}$$

What airspeed should the aircraft be pitched for during the initial climb?

$$80\,\text{kts}$$

What is the target airspeed on the downwind leg?

$90\,\text{kts}$ (with a $\pm 5-6\,\text{kts}$ buffer)

Where should the B4 landing Check list be started?

Abeam the $1000\,\text{foot}$ marker

At what speed threshold should flaps be set to $10^\circ$?

Below $113\,\text{kts}$

What is the target descent rate when holding pitch for $80\,\text{kts}$ on the downwind?

$$500\,\text{fpm}$$

How much power should be added to the power setting on downwind?

$$100-120\,\text{km}$$

When should the Bace Turn begin?

$45^\circ$ from the edge of the Ruy

What are the flap settings and target airspeed for the base leg?

Flaps $25^\circ$ and $75\,\text{kts}$ while turning final

What is the maximum bank angle recommended when turning from base to final?

No more than $20^\circ$ bank

What are the flap and airspeed settings for a stabilized final approach?

Flaps $40^\circ$ and Airspeed $70\,\text{kts}$

At what location should the power be set to Idle?

Over the #s

What is the maximum allowed pitch up during the rounding out phase?

No more than $1.5^\circ$ pitch up

Where should the pilot's visual focus be during the flare as the runway starts coming up underneath?

Half way between the end of the Rwy and the nose of the plane