ATP Electronics Piper Archer - Page 31

Arrival Procedures • 27
Normal Visual Approach & Landing Prole
45˚
90˚
No Later Than 15 NM from Airport
• “Approach Checklist”
• Verify Trac Pattern Altitude
(Usually 1,000’ Above Field Elevation)
Approx. 10 NM from Airport
• Begin Slowing to 90 KIAS
• Plan Descent to Enter Pattern at TPA
(or Overight Altitude as Appropriate)
Approx. 5 NM from Airport
• Maintain 90 KIAS
When Established on Downwind
• Trim for 90 KIAS
On Base
• Trim for 70 KIAS
On Final
• Maintain 70 KIAS
Short Final
• When Landing is Assured
Slow to 66 KIAS
Rollout
• Maintain Centerline Until Taxi Speed
• Increase Crosswind Control Inputs
as Airplane Slows
Touchdown
• On Intended Touchdown Point
• Within First 1,000’ of Runway
• At Minimum Controllable Airspeed
When Ready to Descend Out of TPA
• “Before Landing Checklist”
• Reduce Power
• Select Flaps 25°
•Descend Out of TPA at 70-80 KIAS