Airman Certification Standards
ACS IR.VI.E
Instrument Approach ProceduresInstrument Rating - Task E
Knowledge
Elements related to the pilot’s responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a straight-in or circling approach.
Airport signs, markings, and lighting, including approach lighting systems.
Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations.
Risk Management
Attempting to land from an unstable approach.
Flying below the glidepath.
Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing.
Aircraft configuration for landing.
Skill
Transition at the DA/DH, MDA, or visual descent point (VDP) to a visual flight condition, allowing for safe visual maneuvering and a normal landing.
Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, and other operational considerations.
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Maintain positive airplane control throughout the landing maneuver.
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. 20
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