Lesson Category: Takeoffs, Landings and Go-Arounds

Introduction A go-around, or rejected landing, is a normal safety option when a landing cannot be continued safely. The need may arise at any point in the landing process and for many reasons. Because the airplane is usually low and slow and configured for landing, the transition to a climb requires prompt, precise control inputs. […]

Introduction A forward slip allows the pilot to increase descent rate without a large increase in airspeed. It is especially useful when the airplane is high on final approach, when flaps are unavailable, or when the pilot needs to correct the approach path while preserving landing accuracy. This lesson focuses on the deliberate use of […]

Introduction The power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing develops the pilot’s ability to manage energy, glidepath, wind correction, and landing accuracy after a simulated power loss. The maneuver requires judgment, planning, and continuous adjustment rather than a memorized pattern. This lesson focuses on selecting an aiming point, managing the airplane’s energy, adjusting the approach path, […]

Introduction Soft-field operations require the pilot to protect the airplane from surface drag, roughness, and reduced acceleration before the airplane is fully flying. Grass, dirt, sand, snow, or other unimproved surfaces can significantly affect aircraft handling and performance. This lesson helps the learner develop soft-field takeoff and landing procedures, with emphasis on proper configuration, ground […]

Introduction Short runways and obstacle-limited areas leave less room for imprecise airspeed control, delayed configuration, or unstable approaches. Pilots need to use special piloting techniques and planning to maximize performance and maintain a high margin of safety. This lesson helps the learner develop short-field takeoff and landing procedures, with emphasis on aircraft configuration, performance awareness, […]

Introduction Takeoffs and landings are relatively short phases of flight, yet they account for the majority of GA accidents. They demand precise aircraft control, sound judgment, and continuous attention to changing conditions. This lesson helps the learner develop normal and crosswind takeoff and landing procedures, with emphasis on directional control, energy management, stabilized approaches, and […]