Pattern Power Off

Question 1

Downwind Airspeed

before power reduction

Answer 1

85 mph
74 kts
(2000-2200 RPM)

Question 2

Downwind Altitude

Answer 2

900’ AGL

Question 3

Downwind Carb Heat

Answer 3

ON after level off at 900’ AGL

Question 4

Downwind Throttle

Answer 4

IDLE abeam long line

Question 5

Downwind Flaps

Answer 5

10 deg. immediately after power reduction

Question 6

Downwind Airspeed

after power reduction

Answer 6

Hold altitude until 70 mph/61 kts. Maintain 70 mph/61 kts. until turning base

Question 7

Base Altitude

Answer 7

As required (100’ - 150’ below downwind, depending on winds)

Question 8

Base Airspeed

Answer 8

65 mph

57 kts

Question 9

Base Flaps

Answer 9

20 deg. after rollout onto base

Question 10

Base technique

Answer 10

Reduce speed to 65 mph/57 kts. in turn to base. Hold 65 mph/57 kts. until final.

Question 11

Final Airspeed

Answer 11

60 mph

52 kts

Question 12

Final Flaps

Answer 12

Pilot discretion (30 - 40 deg.)

Question 13

Final Technique

Answer 13

Reduce speed to 60 mph/52 kts. in turn to final

Question 14

Ground Roll Carb Heat

Answer 14

ON as power is advanced SMOOTHLY, then off

Question 15

Ground Roll Power

Answer 15

Advance outside of landing box

Question 16

Ground Roll Flaps

Answer 16

Retract outside of landing box