C172 Configuration and Speeds

Question 1

Configuration for Low Visibility Flying

Answer 1

• Flaps : 20
• Power : 1800 RPM ( approx )
• Speed : 70 Knots

Question 2

Normal Takeoff

Answer 2

• Flaps : 0
• Power : Full
• Rotate : 55 Knots
• Climb : 74 Knots

Question 3

Procedure for Short Field Takeoff in a C-172

Answer 3

• Flaps : 10
• Apply Full Power with Brakes.
• Confirm RPM is 2,300 - 2,400 RPM
• Rotate : 51 kts
• Climb : 55 kts - until over obstacles
• Climb: 74 kts

Retract Flaps : 60 Knots and positive climb rate

Question 4

Short field take off briefing

Answer 4

Short field take-off (runway number)
* Runway is (surface) (slope) (condition)
* Wind is (direction) (strength) (conditions)
* Line up full length
* Check static RPM 2300 to 2400
* If acceleration is not positive by (feature) – abort
* Lift off at 51 knots
* Estimated lift off point (feature)
* If not airborne by (feature) – abort
* Climb at 56 knots to (altitude)
* Passing (altitude) transition to (best rate/angle)
– This to be once clear of immediate obstacles, ~200’ AGL
* Retract flap above 60 knots

Question 5

Basic Stall

Answer 5

Prep
* HASELL
* NO PASSENGERS
* 3000 ALG solo
* 2,500 AGL Dual

Config
* Power: Idle
* Flap: 0

Recovery
* Check elevator ( don’t push )
* Once unstalled apply power
* Level out
* Roll to level

Question 6

Config and prep for Power on stall

Answer 6

Prep
* HASELL
* NO PASSENGERS
* 3000 agl solo
* 2500 agl dual

Config
* Power: 1500
* Flaps: 0 ( no flap ) or 20 ( flap )

Recovery
* Check elevator ( don’t push )
* Once unstalled apply power
* Level out
* Take flaps in stages ( NOT in the dive )
* Roll to level

Question 7

Wing Drop Stall

Answer 7

Prep
* HASELL
* NO PASSENGERS
* 3000 agl solo
* * 2500 agl dual

Config
* Power: 1500
* Flaps: 30 - in stages

• Right at the stall, let the rudder go slightly

Recovery
* Check forward ( don’t push )
* Aerilons NEUTRAL
* Rudder to balance out
* Level Wings
* Level flight
* Take Flaps in stages ( not in dive )

Question 8

Climb Speeds
Vx
Vy
Cruise

Answer 8

• Vx: 62kts
• Vy: 74kts
• Cruise: 90kts

Question 9

Descent Speeds

Answer 9

• Best Glide: 68 kts
• Cruise Descent: 2000 RPM, 110 Kts
• Power on Descent:1500 RPM, 75kts

Question 10

What is the Vx speed?

Answer 10

62kts ( flaps up )

Question 11

What is Vy?

Answer 11

74 kts

Question 12

What is best glide?

Answer 12

68kts

Question 13

Config for cruise descent?

Answer 13

2000 rpm
110kts

Question 14

Config for Power On Descent

Answer 14

1,500 RPM
75 kts

Question 15

What is Stall Speed ( no flaps ) in a c172?

Answer 15

48kts

Question 16

What is stall speed ( full flaps ) in a 172?

Answer 16

40kts

Question 17

Config for Slow Flight ( no flaps )

Answer 17

• No Flaps
• 60kts

Question 18

Config for Slow Flight ( Flaps )

Answer 18

• Full Flaps
• 50kts

Question 19

What is the elevator position with wind from behind left?

Answer 19

Forward and right ( dive away )
If wind is in front left - left alieron and neutral elevator.