Which statement best defines a stabilized approach?

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A stabilized approach is about keeping your airspeed, descent rate, and landing configuration steady as you get close to the runway. This combination keeps energy, flight path, and the airplane’s setup predictable, so you can land safely without last‑minute, drastic changes. In practice, once established, you’re maintaining the target speed, a controlled descent path, and the appropriate flap/gear settings, with only small, routine adjustments if needed.

Rapid or large changes in pitch or configuration suggest the approach isn’t stabilized, and relying on a fixed bank angle isn’t the defining feature of stabilization. Stabilization isn’t a matter of personal preference; it’s an objective state that indicates you’re ready for a stable landing.