In a Simulated Flameout approach, which sequence represents the correct order?

• A. high key, low key, final, rollout
• B. high key, low key, base key, flare, rollout
• C. high key, mid key, base key, flare, touchdown
• D. high key, low key, base key, flare, touchdown

Answer: (B)

In a simulated flameout approach, you follow the same pattern as a normal power-off landing but focus on the engine-out feel while progressing through the legs from higher to lower positions before landing. The correct sequence moves from high key to low key, then base key, then advances to the flare to round out for landing, and finishes with rollout on the runway. This order keeps you aligned with the runway and steadily reduces altitude and airspeed in a controlled descent, which is essential when simulating a flameout.

Why this fits best: you must include base key to transition from the downwind to the final path, then use flare to smoothly reduce descent rate just before touchdown, and finally complete the process with rollout. The other options omit base key, insert a non-standard intermediate key, or end with touchdown without the rollout, which doesn't reflect the standard flameout approach pattern.