During a precautionary landing with power and flaps in landing configuration, which airspeed is used (KIAS)?

During a precautionary landing with power and flaps in landing configuration, which airspeed is used (KIAS)?

• A. 60 KIAS
• B. 64 KIAS
• C. 55 KIAS
• D. 52 KIAS

Answer: (C)

When you’re doing a precautionary landing with power available and the airplane in the landing configuration, you fly at the approach speed that provides safe control while keeping energy and stall margin manageable. In the DA20-C1, with flaps set for landing, the stall speed is reduced, so the recommended approach speed is in the mid-50s knots. About 55 KIAS gives you enough margin above stall to maintain control, yet keeps energy low for a stable approach and short-field-like landing if needed. Going faster, around the 60–64 knot range, adds unnecessary energy and lengthens the landing, while going too slow (just above stall) leaves you with insufficient margin to handle gusts or minor mistakes.

When you’re doing a precautionary landing with power available and the airplane in the landing configuration, you fly at the approach speed that provides safe control while keeping energy and stall margin manageable. In the DA20-C1, with flaps set for landing, the stall speed is reduced, so the recommended approach speed is in the mid-50s knots. About 55 KIAS gives you enough margin above stall to maintain control, yet keeps energy low for a stable approach and short-field-like landing if needed.

Going faster, around the 60–64 knot range, adds unnecessary energy and lengthens the landing, while going too slow (just above stall) leaves you with insufficient margin to handle gusts or minor mistakes.