Preparation for the Approach and Landing

Chapter 17.2

Necessary Preparations

• find a landing field
  

• laterally offset
  

• test the approach if necessary
  

• land
  

Terrain Selection / Low Pass

The selected terrain must be overflown prior to landing at a low altiude with a lateral offset to the right so you have a better chance to spot obstacles in the approach and on the surface. In addition, you will be able to judge the topography of the neighbouring terrain and the approach.

Terrain Selection / Low Pass

The number and height of overflights will depend on the possibilities and conditions.

The downwind of the imaginary circuit should not be flown below 500 ft AGL, thus avoiding the risk of an additional accident. A well trimmed attitude reduces the risk of unintentional descent in all phases of the flight.

If visibility degrades quickly, the number of overflights will be adapted.

Terrain Selection / Low Pass

The first flyby must be used to establish the circuit, so that you can determine the required heights and the flight path with headings. To use the standard system, the downwind should be about 1000 Ft Above the intended landing area.

A lower height may be imposed depending on the weather conditions. In poor visibility conditions:

Standard Procedures

Procedures and CHECKS must be performed according to the AFM.

Communication by RTF

When the decision to do a precautionary landing has been made, you should try to make your intentions known by an declaring it on a working or distress frequency.

Your message should report:

• aircraft registration
  

• the current position, if known
  

• your intentions
  

The air traffic control frequency of the airspace where the terrain is located can be used for this transmission. The aircraft crew flying higher can RELAY your message to air traffic control.