The transition point for a single engine minimum speed landing includes which AGL height?

• A. 100 feet AGL
• B. 200 feet AGL
• C. 300 feet AGL
• D. 400 feet AGL

Answer: (B)

When performing a single-engine minimum-speed landing, you transition to the final landing phase at 200 feet above ground level. This height gives you just enough altitude to set up the landing configuration, confirm the engine-out/minimum-speed control, and still execute a controlled approach, flare, and touchdown if you must land with a failed engine.

Why this height fits best: too low, like 100 feet, leaves insufficient time and energy to stabilize the rotor and establish the proper descent path or to perform a crisp flare if you need to touch down safely. Too high, at 300 or 400 feet, you lose margin for error in a single-engine scenario and may be slower to arrive at a stable touchdown, increasing risk. The 200-foot transition point provides a balanced, standardized moment to commit to the landing phase with adequate rotor energy and control authority.