ATP Electronics Piper Archer Training Supplement page 30

Normal Visual Approach & Landing
1. Complete the "Approach Checklist" before entering the airport traffic
pattern; devote full attention to aircraft control and traffic avoidance.
2. Slow to 90 KIAS prior to entering downwind or traffic pattern.
3. Enter traffic pattern at published TPA (typically 1,000' AGL).
4. Complete the "Before Landing Checklist" when abeam the
touchdown point.
5. When abeam touchdown point, on extended base, or on extended
final (when ready to descend out of pattern altitude): Complete the
Before Landing Checklist. Reduce power and select flaps 25°.
6. Descend out of TPA at 70-80 KIAS.
7. On base leg, slow to and trim for 70 KIAS.
8. Maintain 70 KIAS until short final when landing is assured, then slow to
66 KIAS until the roundout.
POWER ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED
FLAPS .................................................................(V
MIXTURE ....................................................................................FWD
FUEL PUMP ..................................................................................ON
26 • Arrival Procedures
TIP: Getting ATIS, briefing the approach, and the Approach
Checklist should be completed no later than 15 miles from the
airport. Accomplishing these tasks as early as possible creates
more time to focus on aircraft control and collision avoidance
in the busy airport environment. During training flights when
maneuvering near an airport, get ATIS, brief, and complete the
Approach Checklist as soon as the decision is made to return to
the airport.
Before Landing Checklist
Never Switch Fuel Tanks Below Pattern Altitude
102 KIAS) 25°
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