Normal Traffic Pattern Operations

Question 1

When do you complete “approach checklist”?

Answer 1

• Before entering the airport area
• No later than 15 miles from airport

Question 2

When do you slow to 90 KIAS?

Answer 2

Approx 10 miles form airport

Question 3

What altitude do you fly a pattern at?

Answer 3

1000 feet AGL or published TPA

Question 4

When do you complete the “before landing checklist”

Answer 4

• abeam the touchdown point
• when ready to descend out of TPA

Question 5

What power setting and flap setting is set once descent from TPA is initiated?

Answer 5

• 10 degrees of flaps
• approx. 1500 RPM
• 80 KIAS

Question 6

What flap setting and airspeed is set on base leg?

Answer 6

20 degrees and 70 KIAS

Question 7

What flap setting and airspeed is set on final?

Answer 7

30 degrees and 65 KIAS

Question 8

Once established on final what check is made at what altitude?

Answer 8

GCASH check is made at 300 feet AGL

Question 9

When is the “stabilized, continuing” or “not stabilized - go around” decision made?

Answer 9

200 feet AGL

Question 10

When do you maintain 90 KIAS

Answer 10

• Approx 5 miles form airport
• Downwind leg of traffic pattern

Question 11

What items are accomplished during the rollout?

Answer 11

• Maintain centerline
• Increase crosswind controls as airspeed slows

Question 12

What is our intended touchdown point/airspeed for a normal landing?

Answer 12

• First third of the runway
• Minimum controllable airspeed (stall horn is on)

Question 13

Minimum altitude to be stabilized for normal landing?

Answer 13

200 feet AGL