Once the landing site is found suitable for the approach, a descent to an altitude where obstacles can be clearly observed should be commenced. Entering from either base legs or upwind, the airplane is slowed to normal approach speed with the wing flaps set to the recommended position. The terrain has to be carefully observed for obstructions while flying a low pass on the upwind leg. An upwind climb should be initiated, and the wing flaps retracted at a safe altitude. On final approach, after the wing flaps are fully extended, all radios and electrical equipment should be turned off, and the cabin doors should be unlatched.
Landing is made with a slightly low tail.
After touchdown, brakes are applied as necessary while the ignition and the master switch are turned off. Many single engine airplane manufacturers include a procedure for precautionary landing in the airplane owner's manual. For a particular airplane, a pilot should follow the manufacturer's procedure in an event the he or she is forced to make an off airport precautionary landing.