Definition

Question 1

What is slow flight?

Answer 1

Range of speeds between best endurance and stall speed

Question 2

Unique aspect of slow flight

Answer 2

Power required increases as speed decreases. As it slows more power is needed to keep it level

Question 3

Unexpected handling characteristics

Answer 3

Pitch up results in altitude loss and pitch down results in altitude gain
(Area of reverse command)

Question 4

Why does this odd response happen

Answer 4

Not enough air moving over wings quick enough to create required lift.
Wing is not performing effectively to keep plane in flight.

Question 5

What happens when you pitch up during slow flight?

Answer 5

Reduced airspeed, more drag, loss of altitude

Question 6

What happens when you pitch down during slow flight

Answer 6

Increase airspeed, reduce drag, increase wing effectiveness. Increase altitude. If continued, will return to endurance flight

Question 7

When and where can slow flight occur

Answer 7

During T/O & Ldg, especially immediately after liftoff and during a flare.

Question 8

Other hazardous scenarios.

Answer 8

Clearing obstacle with too high nose up attitude and too low airspeed. Results in sinking.

Pitching up too much during flare. Results in sinking more than desired.