Precision Landings and Stops

Lesson Objective

This lesson will show the student the ability to land on a specific point, and stop within a specified distance, determined by the instructor. This is training for the event of an unplanned off-airport landing.

Regulatory Requirement

Pre-Solo: §61.87(i)(16)
Private Practical Candidate: PTS X-A

Completion Standards

The student will complete this task when he/she exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a simulated off-airport landing, including selection of a suitable landing area and the procedures used to accomplish an off-airport landing. The simulated off-airport landing can be demonstrated by a landing on

Prerequisite Study

Glider Flying Manual, "Off-Field Landing Procedures", page 8-7

Further Study

Landing Out: The Final Four Minutes , Don Ingraham Available for purchase from the club

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