Landing Procedures - Cessna 172

Question 1

What approximate speed should you be at within the traffic pattern before starting your descent?

Answer 1

90 KIAS.

Question 2

When you are abeam your touchdown point (or ready to descend on an extended base or final), you should ____ and ____.

Answer 2

Reduce power to 1500 RPM

Set flaps to 10 degrees

Question 3

At about what speed should you descend out of the TPA?

Answer 3

70-80 KIAS.

Question 4

When turning into the Base Leg, you should ______ and ________.

Answer 4

Set flaps to 20 degrees

Maintain 70 KIAS.

Question 5

When approaching the runway on final, you should maintain _____ KIAS, and when landing is assured, slow to ____ KIAS until 10 to 20’ above the runway.

Answer 5

70 KIAS

65 KIAS.

Question 6

Before entering an airport area, you should complete the “Approach Checklist” and pay full attention to ___ and _____

Answer 6

Aircraft Control and Traffic Avoidance.

Question 7

How should the elevator control be handled once the airplane is immediately above the runway?

Answer 7

Aft elevator pressure should be gradually increased to prevent the nose from slamming into the ground.