Alternate Entries and Precautionary Approaches
Familiarization
STRAIGHT-IN PRECAUTIONARY APPROACH
Procedures
To perform the straight-in precautionary approach, begin by setting the power to 80% rpm (Figure 26).
Advise approach control of your intention to make a straight-in precautionary approach. At 5,000 ft AGL
and 5 nm from the end of the runway lower the gear and half flaps, extend the speed brakes, and com-
plete the landing checklist.
Maintain target airspeed of approximately 175 KIAS and about 3,000-fpm rate of descent to arrive at the
following checkpoints—4 nm, 4,000 ft AGL; 3 nm, 3,000 ft AGL; 2 nm, 2,000 ft AGL. At the 1.5 nm
checkpoint (1,500 ft AGL), begin to increase pitch attitude while slowing to 165 KIAS, lower full flaps,
retract the speed brakes. Flaps should not be lowered to full until runway landing is assured. Continue the
approach using speed brakes as necessary to control airspeed and rate of descent.
5,000 ft AGL
5 nm from end of runway,
175 KIAS, gear down, half flaps,
speed brakes out
4,000 ft AGL
4 nm
3,000 ft AGL
3 nm
1,500 ft AGL, 1.5 nm from end of runway,
2,000 ft AGL
165 KIAS, full flaps/slats, speed
2 nm
brakes retracted
750 ft AGL, 165 KIAS,
continue deceleration to reach
160 KIAS at 330 ft AGL
Start flare at 300 ft
AGL, 145 KIAS min
go to idle
Touchdown
Figure 26: STRAIGHT-IN PRECAUTIONARY APPROACH
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