Under Stabilized Approach Criteria, which condition relates to the landing configuration?

• A. With the final landing configuration selected
• B. With flaps retracted
• C. With throttles at idle
• D. In cruise

Answer: (A)

Landing configuration is what Stabilized Approach Criteria centers on. The idea is that once you’re on the approach, the airplane should be set up for landing so its handling and energy management are predictable through the descent. The best choice is that the final landing configuration is selected, meaning the gear is down and the flaps are set for landing. This setup provides the necessary drag and lift characteristics to maintain a stable approach path. Flaps retracted would not meet the criterion for a landing configuration, throttles at idle isn’t what Stabilized Approach Criteria specify, and being in cruise is not part of approaching or stabilizing for landing.