In-Flight Maneuvers

Question 1

Clean Configuration Flow

Answer 1

1. Electric fuel pump – on
2. Fuel selector – proper tank
3. Mixture – enrichen
4. Flaps 0°

Question 2

Landing Configuration Flow

Answer 2

1. Electric fuel pump – on
2. Fuel selector – proper tank
3. Mixture – enrichen
4. Flaps 40°

Question 3

Steep Turns

Steep turns consist of two coordinated 360° turns, one in each direction, using a bank angle of 45-50°. They develop the pilot’s skill in smooth and coordinated use of the flight controls, awareness of the
airplane’s orientation relative to outside references, and division of attention. Complete steep turns no lower than 1,500’ AGL. Use a similar roll rate when rolling into and out of both turns.

Answer 3

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. 100 KIAS (approx. 2300 RPM), maintain altitude
3. Cruise checklist
4. Perform a 360° turn with 45° (PVT) or 50° (COM) of bank
5. Maintain altitude and airspeed (add back pressure, add approx. 1-200 RPM)
6. Roll out ½ bank angle prior to entry heading
7. Look for traffic, then perform a 360° turn with 45° (PVT) or 50° (COM) of bank in the opposite direction
8. Roll out ½ bank angle prior to entry heading
9. “Cruise Checklist.”

Question 4

Maneuvering During Slow Flight

Maneuvering during slow flight consists of flight (straight-and-level, climbs, turns, and descents) at
an angle of attack just below that which will cause an aerodynamic buffet or stall warning. It teaches
the pilot to understand the airplane’s flight characteristics and flight control feel at high AOA and low
airspeed. Complete the slow flight maneuver no lower than 1,500’ AGL. During slow flight, establish and
maintain an airspeed at which any further increase in angle of attack, increase in load factor, or reduction
in power would result in a stall warning (e.g., airplane buffet, stall horn, etc.).

Answer 4

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude)
3. Landing configuration flow
4. Maintain altitude – slow to just above stall warning activation (approximately 50-55 KIAS).
5. Power as required to maintain airspeed and altitude
6. Accomplish level flight, climbs, turns, and descents as required without activating a stall warning (ATP – max 30° bank)
7. Recover – max power/maintain altitude/reduce flaps to 0°
8. Accelerate to 64 KIAS (VX)
9. “Cruise Checklist.”

Question 5

Power-Off Stall

The power-off stall consists of a stall from a stabilized descent in the landing configuration with
the throttle at idle, simulating a stall during an approach to landing. It develops the pilot’s ability to recognize and recover from an inadvertent stall in this phase of flight. Begin the power-off stall at an altitude that allows stall recovery to be completed no lower than 1,500’ AGL.

Answer 5

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. Approx. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude)
3. Landing configuration flow
4. Stabilized descent at 66 KIAS
5. Throttle idle (slowly)
6. Wings level or up to 20° bank as assigned
7. Raise nose to an attitude that induces a stall, and acknowledge cues of the impending stall
8. At full stall/first indication of impending stall (as required) recover – reduce AOA, level wings, apply max power
9. Slowly retract flaps to 10°
10. Increase pitch to arrest descent
11. Establish VX or VY as appropriate
12. Retract flaps to 0° when accelerating through VX
13. Return to specified altitude, heading, and airspeed.
14. “Cruise Checklist.”

Question 6

Power-On Stall

The power-on stall consists of a stall from a climb in the takeoff configuration with the throttle at full power, simulating a stall during a departure climb or go-around. It develops the pilot’s ability to recognize and recover from an inadvertent stall in this phase of flight. Begin the power-on stall at an altitude that allows stall recovery to be completed no lower than 1,500’ AGL.

Answer 6

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. Approx. 1500 RPM (maintain altitude)
3. Clean configuration flow
4. At 70 KIAS, simultaneously increase pitch (slowly) and apply full power.
5. Slowly increase pitch to induce stall, and acknowledge cues of the impending stall
6. At full stall/first indication of impending stall (as required) recover – reduce AOA, level wings, apply max power
7. Return to specified altitude, heading, and airspeed
8. “Cruise Checklist.”

Question 7

Emergency Descent

The emergency descent consists of a high-drag, high-airspeed, idle-power descent. It teaches the pilot how to descend rapidly and safely in emergency situations requiring an immediate landing. Pilots must
maintain situational awareness, appropriate division of attention, and positive load factors throughout
the descent.

Answer 7

1. Perform two 90° clearing turns
2. Clean configuration flow
3. Reduce throttle to idle
4. Initiate turning descent (bank angle 30°-45°), while clearing for traffic
5. Maintain 120 KIAS (in training - actual emergencies may require acceleration to VNO or VNE, as appropriate)
6. Notify ATC/Traffic as appropriate