STABILIZED APPROACHES, GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE - 1/12

STABILISATION

PILOTS

According to IATA, a quarter of all accident in 2005 were due to runway excursion. Most of these occurred following an approach that was never stabilised or that became unstabilised.

Report to the controller any factor which could make a stabilised approach difficult (e.g. Tail wind, Icing).

Once stabilised, continue the approach. Otherwise go around.

CONTROLLERS

Give the crews enough time on final approach to become stabilised.

The stabilisation criteria usually used at 500 feet, at the latest, are

• Aircraft level on the final approach path, in the landing configuration at the approach speed, with the power set and the before landing checklist complete

Communicate any envorimental changes that could prevent a stabilised approach as soon as possible.