52. Max Performance Takeoffs and Landings

Question 1

The best angle of climb speed (Vx) can be defined:

Answer 1

The speed that produces the greatest gain in altitude for a given distance over the ground.

Question 2

The best rate of climb speed (Vy) can be defined:

Answer 2

The speed that produces the greatest gain in altitude per unit of time.

Question 3

What is the objective of a soft-field takeoff?

Answer 3

To get the airplane flying as quickly as possible.

Question 4

How does an airplane react to ground effect?

Answer 4

The airplane gets a slight increase in lift, allowing it to fly close to the ground at a slower than normal climb speed.

Question 5

Don’t attempt to fly out of ground effect:

Answer 5

Before reaching the best angle of climb speed.

Question 6

In performing a short-field landing:

Answer 6

The use of full flaps is usually recommended as you begin your final approach.

Question 7

The proper technique for a soft-field landing is to:

Answer 7

1. Make your approach with the recommended flap setting

2. Fly the airplane just above the surface at one or two feet as long as practical.