RP Flashcards
Normal Takeoff
Flaps – UP,Brakes released (on the roll), Power – FULL
Rotates at VR, Set Pitch Attitude for Vy, Accelerate to Vy
Taking the Runway
Prior to taking the runway, after ensuring there is no conflicting traffic. Check runway for traffic Landing and strobe lights – ON Set transponder to Alt Call tower or CTA
Crosswind Takeoff
Aileron – full into wind
Reduce aileron as airspeed increases and controls become effective (after takeoff)
Crab into wind to maintain runway centerline
Aborted Takeoff
If takeoff is aborted Prior to liftoff
Power – IDLE, Maintain directional control
Brakes – AS REQ’D TO STOP ON REMAINING RUNWAY
If leaving paved portion of runway:
Mixture – IDLE/CUTOFF
Door – OPEN
1000’ Checks
Fuel Pump – OFF
Transponder – CONFIRM ALT
Flaps – CONFIRM UP
Lights – AS REQ’D
Level Off From Climb
Power – REDUCE FOR LEVEL FLIGHT
Set level flight pitch Attitude
Continually trim as airspeed changes
Airspeed – ACCELERATE TO CRUISE SPEED
Vx Climb From Level Flight
Mixture – FULL RICH
Power – FULL
Simultaneously set Vy pitch Attitude
Trim – AS REQ’D FOR CLIMB AIRSPEED
Level Turn
Select a reference point on Horizon to turn to
Use coordinated ailerons and rudders to turn to desired AOB
Increase elevator back pressure to maintain level Flight
Power – AS REQ’D TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED
Use coordinated aileron and rudder during rollout
Steep Turn
Throttle–2500RPM, Select a visual refpoint for 360° turn
Coordinated roll to 45° AOB (lead turn with rudder to anchor nose)
Smoothly apply back pressure starting at ~30°AOB
Scan – PITCH, ATTITUDE, AOB and Alt/VSI
Power – MAINTAIN AIRSPEED +/- 10kts
When reference point approaches nose of aircraft (20°-30° of turn left)
Coordinated roll back to level
Slow Flight Clean
Apply slight forward pressure to keep nose from rising
Select reference point on horizon to maintain heading
Power – REDUCE TO ~1/4” (1300 RPM)
Trim- full nose up (anticipates final slow flight condition)
Adjust pitch attitude to maintain altitude (initial forward pressure to resist balloon)
Approaching VSO +10kts:
Power – INCREASE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT (1900RPM)
Rudder – AS REQ’D FOR COORDINATED TURN
Pitch for airspeed
Power for altitude
Clear airspace in direction of turn
Turn 90° and back to initial heading (~10°-12° AOB)
Slow Flight Dirty
Select reference point on horizon to maintain heading
If entering from slow flight clean:
Set Vy pitch attitude
Trim – 4 TURNS NOSE DOWN (anticipates slow flight dirty conditions)
Flaps – FULL
If entering from high speed:
Power – SET 1300 RPM
Adjust pitch attitude to maintain level flight
Flaps – FULL (watch flap limit)
Power – SET 2100 RPM (approaching VSO +10)
Pitch for airspeed
Power for altitude
Clear airspace in direction of turn
Turn 90° and back to initial heading (~8-10° AOB)
Power-ON, Clean Stall, Departure Stall
Power – FULL Rudder – RIGHT TO MAINTAIN CENTERED Increase pitch attitude to lose approx. 1kt/sec Maintain pitch attitude until stall At Buffet/ Pitch Break Relax pitch attitude until stall Count “3 Potato” to accelerate Set Vx pitch Clear Obstacles Set Vy pitch attitude
Power-Off Stall, Dirty Stall, Approach turn stall
Enter from slow flight (dirty)
Set approach to landing descent pitch attitude
Roll to 20° AOB turn (approach turn only)
Power – IDLE
Increase pitch attitude as req’d to maintain altitude until stall
At Buffet/ Stall
Power – smoothly advance to FULL
Rudder – apply right to center ball
Relax back pressure to set pitch attitude just below the horizon
Level wings (primarily use rudder)
Flaps – decrease on detent
Smoothly set Vx pitch attitude
Intercept Vx airspeed
Clear of obstacles, with positive rate of climb
Flaps – retract to first detent (PA-28)/10° (C-172)
Set Vy pitch attitude
With positive rate of climb:
Flaps – UP
Imitate a Decend from level flight
Mixture – FULL RICH
For constant airspeed:
Reduce Power for desired descent rate (~300rpm for every 500fpm descent)
Simultaneously allow pitch attitude to drop to maintain airspeed
Trim as req’d to maintain airspeed
For Cruise Descent (increasing airspeed):
Reduce Power as req’d to prevent engine overspeed
Set pitch attitude for descent
Continually Trim as airspeed increases
Downwind
Airspeed – 100kts Altitude – 1000’ AGL Runway spacing – 0.7 to 0.8 nm Radio Call Crab as req’d to maintain parallel to runway
180* Position(abeam)
Reduce power to approx.. ¼” throttle
Mixture – FULL RICH
Fuel Pump – On (PA-28)
Trim – 3 NOSE UP
Pitch attitude – forward pressure as req’d to prevent balloon
Flaps – First Detent (PA-28)/ 10° (C-172)
Airspeed – Approach +10
Pitch – Allow to descent to maintain airspeed
After ~200’ descent
90° reference – Select
Turn to Base Leg – AOB ~25°
90* Position (Base Leg)
Flaps – Second Detent (PA-28)/ 20° (C-172)
Radio Call
Altitude – Check 750’
Power – Adjust for 3° glideslope
Visually Clear Final
Airspeed – Check Final Approach +10
Landing Checklist – Complete (GUMPSB)
Gas – note fuel tank selection/ fuel pump on
Undercarriage – Down
Mixture – FULL RICH
Prop Speed – Check RPM and announce
Seatbelts/ Switches – Secure/ as req’d
Brakes – Test (pump brakes to ensure resistance)
Extended Centerline – Select reference point and lead turn to final - AOB ~15°
Final Approach
Centerline – INTERCEPT Radio Call Flaps – FULL Announce- “Landing Checks Complete” Airspeed – Intercept final approach speed Altitude – Check 300’ when rolling out wings level Pitch for Airspeed Power for Glideslope Heels on floorboard
Normal flare
15’ above runway Look to far end of runway Pitch – Smoothly transition to level off Power – CONFIRM IDLE 3’ to 5’ above runway: Centerline – maintain: Ailerons to stop drift Rudder to align nose with runway Pitch – Continually adjust back pressure as req’d as airspeed decreases After Touchdown: Brakes – AS REQ’D
Touch and Go
Rudder – Maintain centerline Aileron – into crosswind as req’d Flaps – set for takeoff Trim – set for takeoff (usually 2 turns down) Power – Full Execute normal takeoff procedures
Wave off
PUSH – Power FULL PULL – Attitude for Vx PAUSE – Stabilize for “one potato” FLAPS – Retract one detent When clear obstacles in flight path: Flaps – retract one notch at a time; maintain positive rate of climb Set pitch attitude for Vy Flaps – UP Accelerate to Vy
Crosswind Landing
Use Aileron/ AOB to maintain centerline
Use rudder to maintain nose pointed straight down runway
No-Flap Approach and Landing
Airspeed – 70kts At 15’ above runway: Power – IDLE Flare Touchdown near stall speed
Emergency landing
Maintain altitude as airspeed decreases Trim for best glide speed Select suitable emergency landing field Declare an emergency and squawk 7700 Troubleshoot the emergency If unable to restore engine power: Intercept appropriate power-off approach position Control airspeed and glideslope with pitch and flaps
