PH.V.H — Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing

What does ACS code PH.V.H cover?

ACS Code PH.V.H covers "Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing" under Area of Operation V (Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds) for the FAA Private Pilot Helicopter certificate (FAA-S-ACS-15). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).

Task Specification & Required References

• ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-15 (Private Pilot Helicopter)
• Area of Operation: Area V — Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
• Task: Task H — Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing
• Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Airman Certification Standards Elements

Knowledge Elements

• PH.V.H.K1: Elements related to shallow approach and running/roll-on landing, including when to use the maneuver, aircraft limitations, and effect of landing surface texture.
• PH.V.H.K2: Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude.

Risk Management Elements

• PH.V.H.R1: Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind.
• PH.V.H.R2: Effects of:
• PH.V.H.R2a: a. Wind Direction
• PH.V.H.R2b: b. Windshear
• PH.V.H.R2c: c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence
• PH.V.H.R3: Planning for:
• PH.V.H.R3a: a. Powerplant failure during approach/landing phase of flight
• PH.V.H.R4: Collision hazards.
• PH.V.H.R5: Landing surface.
• PH.V.H.R6: Dynamic rollover.
• PH.V.H.R7: Ground resonance.
• PH.V.H.R8: Aircraft limitations.
• PH.V.H.R9: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

How do I study PH.V.H?

1. Read each element for PH.V.H in FAA-S-ACS-15 and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
2. Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
3. Practice with questions tagged PH.V.H, and read the explanation for every miss.
4. Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.

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Related ACS tasks

• Previous task: PH.V.G — Pinnacle Operations
• Next task: PH.V.I — Rolling Takeoff
• Same area: PH.V.A — Normal Takeoff and Climb
• Same area: PH.V.B — Normal and Crosswind Approach
• Same area: PH.V.C — Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb
• Same area: PH.V.D — Steep Approach
• Same area: PH.V.E — Go-Around
• Same area: PH.V.F — Confined Area Operations