Which item describes the final landing configuration required for stabilized approach at 1000' AFE?

Which item describes the final landing configuration required for stabilized approach at 1000' AFE?

• A. Landing gear down, flaps up, speed brakes retracted
• B. Landing gear and flaps extended, speed brakes retracted
• C. Gear up, flaps down
• D. Landing gear down, flaps up, speed brakes extended

Answer: (B)

Final approach stabilization requires being in landing configuration by 1000 feet AFE. That means the landing gear is down and the flaps are extended to provide the necessary lift, lower stall speed, and a controlled descent on the approach path. Speed brakes should be retracted to minimize drag and maintain a stable airspeed and glide path. Keeping speed brakes extended or leaving flaps up would disrupt the approach and compromise stability. Therefore, the correct configuration is landing gear down, flaps extended, speed brakes retracted.

Final approach stabilization requires being in landing configuration by 1000 feet AFE. That means the landing gear is down and the flaps are extended to provide the necessary lift, lower stall speed, and a controlled descent on the approach path. Speed brakes should be retracted to minimize drag and maintain a stable airspeed and glide path. Keeping speed brakes extended or leaving flaps up would disrupt the approach and compromise stability. Therefore, the correct configuration is landing gear down, flaps extended, speed brakes retracted.