ACS AA.VI.H

Elements related to the pilot’s responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a circling approach.

Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting.

Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.

Wake turbulence.

Collision hazards.

Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Attempting to land from an unstable approach.

Missed Approach.

Land and hold short operations (LAHSO).

Keep the airport environment in sight and remain within the circling approach radius applicable to the approach category to a position from which a stabilized descent to landing can be made. 46

Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, and other operational considerations.

Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.

Aligns the airplane for a normal landing on the selected runway without excessive maneuvering and without exceeding the normal operating limits of the airplane. The angle of bank should not exceed 30°.

Make smooth, timely, and correct control application throughout the circling maneuver and maintain appropriate airspeed, ±5 knots. If applicable, maintain altitude +100/−0 feet, and desired heading/ track, ±5°.

Ensure the airplane is configured for landing.

Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. (ASEL, AMEL).

Touch down at the aiming point markings - 250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway aiming point markings 750 to 1,500 feet from the approach threshold of the runway.

Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop.

Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.

Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable.