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Question 0

Normal Takeoff

Answer 0

Flaps – UP,Brakes released (on the roll), Power – FULL

Rotates at VR, Set Pitch Attitude for Vy, Accelerate to Vy

Question 1

Taking the Runway

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Crosswind Takeoff

Answer 2

Aileron – full into wind
Reduce aileron as airspeed increases and controls become effective (after takeoff)
Crab into wind to maintain runway centerline

Question 3

Aborted Takeoff

Answer 3

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

Question 4

1000’ Checks

Answer 4

Fuel Pump – OFF
Transponder – CONFIRM ALT
Flaps – CONFIRM UP
Lights – AS REQ’D

Question 5

Level Off From Climb

Answer 5

Power – REDUCE FOR LEVEL FLIGHT
Set level flight pitch Attitude
Continually trim as airspeed changes
Airspeed – ACCELERATE TO CRUISE SPEED

Question 6

Vx Climb From Level Flight

Answer 6

Mixture – FULL RICH
Power – FULL
Simultaneously set Vy pitch Attitude
Trim – AS REQ’D FOR CLIMB AIRSPEED

Question 7

Level Turn

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Steep Turn

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Slow Flight Clean

Answer 9

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)

Question 10

Slow Flight Dirty

Answer 10

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)

Question 11

Power-ON, Clean Stall, Departure Stall

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Power-Off Stall, Dirty Stall, Approach turn stall

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Imitate a Decend from level flight

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Downwind

Answer 14

Airspeed – 100kts
Altitude – 1000’ AGL
Runway spacing – 0.7 to 0.8 nm
Radio Call
Crab as req’d to maintain parallel to runway

Question 15

180* Position(abeam)

Answer 15

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°

Question 16

90* Position (Base Leg)

Answer 16

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°

Question 17

Final Approach

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Normal flare

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Touch and Go

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Wave off

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Crosswind Landing

Answer 21

Use Aileron/ AOB to maintain centerline

Use rudder to maintain nose pointed straight down runway

Question 22

No-Flap Approach and Landing

Answer 22

Airspeed – 70kts
At 15’ above runway:
Power – IDLE
Flare
Touchdown near stall speed

Question 23

Emergency landing

Answer 23

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