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27 Power Off 180 Accuracy Landing
27 Power Off 180 Accuracy Landing
MOTIVATION
It is an extension of the principles involved in the 90° power-off approach just described. Its objective is
to further develop judgment in estimating distances and glide ratios, in that the airplane is flown
without power from a higher altitude and through a 90° turn to reach the base-leg position at a proper
altitude for executing the 90° approach.
DESCRIPTION
The 180° power-off approach requires more planning and judgment than the 90° power-off approach.
In the execution of 180° power-off approaches, the airplane is flown on a downwind heading parallel to
the landing runway. The altitude from which this type of approach should be started will vary with the
type of airplane, but it should usually not exceed 1,000 feet above the ground, except with large
airplanes. Greater accuracy in judgment and maneuvering is required at higher altitudes.
Attention
With only your pitch attitude, flaps & slip to control your airspeed and descent rate, this maneuver
develops your judgment of gliding and energy management.
Motivation
Precision in approach and landing, and judging descent rate & glide ratios is a key element of pilot
proficiency
DEVELOPMENT
Adjust airspeed with pitch.
Explain, then demonstrate 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing, including configuration, pitch, power
and trim - how and when to set
Demonstrate stabilize approach at recommended airspeed (or 1.4 VSO if not specified).
Emphasize coordinated use of flight control (until side slip), and crosswind compensation for ground track
Demonstrate how to judge landing obstructions, and choose touchdown point
Emphasize & demonstrate that a go-around is always better than an un-stabilized approach
Nuances - too high & too slow...
POSTFLIGHT
Conduct a critique and review procedures and techniques.
TEACHING NOTES
Judgment and procedures for accurately flying the plane, without power, to a safe landing.
Energy management: airspeed & descent rate with only pitch angle
Pre-landing checklist downwind, then close throttle abeam landing point
Correction for wind drift
Adjust for difference in winds between TPA and ground
Fly VG on base, then adjust approach speed on final
Use flaps, slip to change glide angle
Airspeed tradeoff - VG - covers most ground
o Faster than VG - more forward progress . extended glide
o Slower than VG - higher AoA means more lift, more drag . shorter glide
Key positions