Basic Maneuvers

Question 1

Slow Flight

Answer 1

1) Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2) Reduce throttle to 3400 RPM (Pitch nose to maintain altitude)
3) Verify below VFE (75 KIAS); add Flaps 12°, add approx. 200 RPM
4) Add Flaps 30°, slow to just above stall horn 40 KIAS Increase power to 4000 RPM
5) Pitch for Speed, Power for Altitude
6) Perform level flight, turns, climbs, and descents (may require significant power changes) (apply necessary rudder)
7) Recovery: Full Power, flaps 12°
8) Level and accelerate to VX (56 KIAS) or VY (62 KIAS)
9) at VY, Flaps 0°
10) Perform Climb/Cruise Checklist when appropriate.

Question 2

Normal Takeoff

Answer 2

1. Takeoff Checklist
2. Perform Radio Communications
3. Line-Up on Runway
4. Full Power (Right rudder needed)
5. Rotate at 45 KIAS
6. Pitch for Vy (62 KIAS, approximately 10° pitch) until traffic pattern altitude
7. At traffic pattern altitude, lower pitch for 70 KIAS for better cooling and visibility.
8. Perform Climb/Cruise checklist when appropriate

Question 3

Normal Landing

Answer 3

1. Complete an Approach Checklist prior to pattern entry
2. Before Landing Checklist
3. Downwind: 4500 RPM; 85 KIAS
4. Abeam TD Point (or 3nm final): 3000 RPM; 75 KIAS
5. Base (or 2nm final): 12° Flaps; 70 KIAS
6. Final (or 1nm final): 30°; 65 KIAS (*note add ½ gust factor to airspeed)
7. Close Throttle prior to touchdown, maintain positive pitch attitude

Question 4

Power Off Stall

Answer 4

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Reduce throttle to 3400 RPM (pitch nose maintain altitude)
3. Incrementally add flaps below VFE (75 KIAS); verify landing configuration
4. Initiate stabilized descent @ 60 KIAS
5. Throttle idle, increase pitch to maintain altitude (apply necessary rudder)
6. At stall/buffet/horn: Reduce AoA and apply Full Power, Flaps 12°
7. Level and accelerate to Vx 56 KIAS or Vy 62 KIAS
8. At Vy, Flaps 0°
9. Return to starting altitude
10. Perform Climb/Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Question 5

Power On Stall

Answer 5

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. 3400 RPM (maintain altitude) to slow to just above Vr 50 KIAS
3. Increase Pitch (20-25°) & Full Power simultaneously (apply right rudder)
4. At stall: Reduce AoA
5. Accelerate to Vx or Vy (as necessary)
6. Perform Climb/Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Question 6

Steep Turns

Answer 6

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Configure 88 KIAS; 4700 RPM
3. Bank 45° for Private, 50° for Commercial, Maintain Altitude and Airspeed, power to
   5000 RPM
4. Roll out 15-20° ahead of entry heading
5. Verify clear of traffic and roll into opposite direction (smoothly and immediately for
   commercial)
6. Roll out 15-20° ahead of entry heading
7. Cruise checklist when appropriate