text: THE APPROACH. The approach must be 
  conductrd to provide a stabilized, steady flight 
  path to the intended point of touchdown. The 
  approach speed specified for an airplane must 
  provide sufficient margin above the stall speed 
  or minimum control speed to allow satisfactory 
  control and adequate maneuverability. On the 
  other hand, the approach speed must not be 
  greatly in excess of the touchdown speed or a 
  large reduction in speed would be necessary 
  prior to ground contact. Generally, the ap- 
  proach speed will be from 10 to 30 percent 
  above the stall speed depending on the air- 
  plane type and the particular operation. 
  
  During the approach, the pilot must attempt 
  to maintain a smooth flight path and prepare 
  for the touchdown. A smooth, steady ap- 
  proach to landing will minimize the transient 
  items of the flight path and provide the pilot 
  better opportunity 
  to perceive and orientate 
  the airplane along the desired flight path. 
  Steep turns must be avoided at the low speeds 
  of the approach because of the increase in drag 
  
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