ATP Electronics Piper Archer - Normal Visual Approach & Landing

26 • Arrival Procedures
Normal Visual Approach & Landing
1. Complete the “Approach Checklist” before entering the airport trac
pattern; devote full attention to aircraft control and trac avoidance.
2. Slow to 90 KIAS prior to entering downwind or trac pattern.
3. Enter trac pattern at published TPA (typically 1,000' AGL).
4. Complete the “Before Landing Checklist” when abeam the
touchdown point.
5. When abeam touchdown point, on extended base, or on extended
nal (when ready to descend out of pattern altitude): Complete the
Before Landing Checklist. Reduce power and select aps 25°.
6. Descend out of TPA at 70-80 KIAS.
7. On base leg, slow to and trim for 70 KIAS.
8. Maintain 70 KIAS until short nal when landing is assured, then slow to
66 KIAS until the roundout.
TIP: Getting ATIS, brieng the approach, and the Approach
Checklist should be completed no later than 15 miles from the
airport. Accomplishing these tasks as early as possible creates
more time to focus on aircraft control and collision avoidance
in the busy airport environment. During training ights when
maneuvering near an airport, get ATIS, brief, and complete the
Approach Checklist as soon as the decision is made to return to
the airport.
Before Landing Checklist
Never Switch Fuel Tanks Below Pattern Altitude
POWER ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED
FLAPS .................................................................(V
FE
102 KIAS) 25°
MIXTURE ....................................................................................FWD
FUEL PUMP ..................................................................................ON