This chapter discusses the factors that affect an airplane during the landing approach and the landing under normal and critical circumstances, and the pilot's techniques for positively controlling those factors. The pilot must be able to make the transition from in-flight control with accuracy, smoothness, and positiveness. So that the pilot may better understand the factors that will influence judgment and technique, the last part of the approach pattern and the actual landing will be divided into five phases - the base leg, the final approach, the roundout, the touchdown, and the after landing roll.
 

Landing Approaches and Landings Normal Approach and Landing Base Leg Final Approach Estimating Height and Movement Roundout (Flare) Touchdown Slips Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) After Landing Roll Crosswind Approach and Landing Crosswind Final Approach

Crosswind Roundout (Flare) Crosswind Touchdown Crosswind After Landing Roll Turbulent Air Approach and Landing Short Field Power Approach and Landing Soft Field Approach and Landing Emergency Approaches and Landings (Actual) Emergency Approaches (Simulated) Power Off Accuracy Approaches 90 Degree Power Off Approach 180 Degree Power Off Approach 360 Degree Power Off Approach