Slow flight

Question 1

Objective

Answer 1

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with maneuvering during slow flight.

Question 2

Tolerances

Answer 2

Completed by: 3000 AGL MEL / 1500 SEL land
Maintain the specified altitude, ±50 feet; specified heading, ±10°; airspeed, +5/-0 knots; and specified angle of bank, ±5°.

PP - Maintain the specified altitude, ±100 feet; specified heading, ±10°; airspeed, +10/-0 knots; and specified angle of bank, ±10°.

Question 3

Principles & Procedures

Answer 3

AOA just under stall - small increase in AOA can induce a stall by bank angle, airspeed loss - understand flight characteristics of control surfaces near buffet or stall warning.

Question 4

Common Student Errors

Answer 4

Clear area, maintain airspeed, altitude, heading. Not keeping hand on throttles during maneuver