Private Pilot Maneuvers

Question 1

Before Landing Checklist

Answer 1

1. Mixture full rich
2. Carb heat check
3. Lights on as required
4. Fuel shutoff on
5. Seats belts on
6. Gear down

Question 2

Power-On Stalls

Answer 2

1. Before maneuver checklist
2. Slow to 50 knots
3. Pitch up and apply full power
4. Coordinate with rudder, ailerons neutral
5. Wings level, announce symptoms of a stall
6. Wings level, recognize and announce full stall
7. Nose to the horizon
8. Wings level
9. Resume normal flight

Question 3

Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb Procedure

Answer 3

1. Flaps 10°
2. Use all of runway
3. Apply brakes
4. Full throttle
5. Check engine gauges
6. Flight control neutral
7. Release brakes
8. Rotate at 50 knots
9. Climb at VX (54 knots)
10. After clearing obstacle, climb at VY (67 knots)
11. Positive climb, positive airspeed – Flaps 0°

Question 4

Steep Turns

Answer 4

• Turn 360° in a steep ( > 45° ) bank.
1. Before maneuver checklist
2. Roll into a 45° - 50° turn.
• More right rudder in right turns will be needed.
3. Maintain bank with aileron
4. Maintain coordination with rudder
5. Maintain altitude with elevator
6. Add power to maintain airspeed
7. Eyes outside, inside check attitude indicator
8. Roll out on heading and repeat in opposite direction

Question 5

Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedure

Answer 5

1. Flaps 0°
2. Carb heat off
3. Full throttle
4. Rotate at 50 knots
5. Climb out at VY (67 knots)

Question 6

After Landing Checklist

Answer 6

1. Flaps 0°
2. Carb heat off
3. Lean mixture for taxi
4. Transponder STBY or OFF

Question 7

Slow Flight

Answer 7

1. Before maneuver checklist
2. Carb heat on
3. Reduce power, coordinate with rudder
4. Flaps 30°
5. Trim
6. Gentle turns, climbs and descents
7. Increase power
8. Carb heat off
9. Raise flaps incrementally

Question 8

Forward Slip to a Landing Procedure

Answer 8

1. Airspeed 70 knots
2. Flaps 30°
3. Reduce throttle to idle
4. Apply bank in direction of slip, slip into the wind
5. Maintain flight path with opposite rudder
6. Remove slip
7. Normal touchdown

Question 9

Normal Approach and Landing Procedure

Answer 9

1. Airspeed 70 knots
2. Flaps 30°
3. Airspeed over the numbers 60 knots
4. Reduce throttle to idle
5. Main wheels first
6. Minimum brakes or as required

Question 10

Short-Field Approach and Landing Procedure

Answer 10

1. Airspeed 60-70 knots
2. Flaps 30°
3. Airspeed over the spot 54 knots
4. Throttle to idle
5. Touchdown on mains
6. Apply heavy brakes
7. Flaps 0°
8. Elevator full back

Question 11

After Takeoff Checklist

Answer 11

1. Flaps 0°

2. Lights as required

Question 12

Rejected Landing or Go-Around Procedure

Answer 12

1. Full throttle
2. Carb heat off
3. Flaps 20°
4. Airspeed 55 knots
5. Retract flaps incrementally
6. Climb out at VY (67 knots)

Question 13

Before Maneuver Checklist

Answer 13

1. At least 1,500’ AGL, 800’ AGL for Ground Reference
2. Emergency landing available
3. Clearing turns
4. Radio call
5. Reference point

Question 14

Power-Off Stalls

Answer 14

1. Before maneuver checklist
2. Flaps 30°
3. Carb heat on
4. Power to idle
5. Nose up, coordinate with rudder
6. Wings level, announce symptoms of a stall
7. Wings level, recognize and announce full stall
8. Nose to the horizon and add full power
9. Wings level
10. Carb heat off
11. At VY (67 knots), retract flaps and resume normal flight

Question 15

Soft-Field Approach and Landing Procedure

Answer 15

1. Airspeed 70 knots
2. Flaps 30°
3. Airspeed over the numbers 60 knots
4. Use a little power
5. Touchdown soft
6. Keep nose wheel up
7. Elevator full back
8. Minimum brakes or as required

Question 16

Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb Procedure

Answer 16

1. Flaps 10°
2. Elevator full back
3. Continuous taxi
4. Full throttle
   • Raise nose, accelerate on mains
   • Stay in ground effect until VY (67 knots)
5. Climb out at VY (67 knots)
6. Positive climb, positive airspeed – Flaps 0°