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Question 1

What is the normal rate of decscent in a power on descent?

Answer 1

We aim for 500ft/min in power on descent.

(TIPS: Dont focus on the VSI showing the RoD, it is very sensitive and is show the RoD with some delay. Set your attitude, trim and then see where the VSI stabilizes.)

Question 2

The slip stream form the propeller cause a yaw to the ___. To counteract this in climbs we need to use ___ rudder.

Answer 2

The slip stream form the propeller cause a yaw to the left. To counteract this in climbs we need to use right rudder.

Question 3

What speed is used in climbs with our Cessna 172?

Answer 3

We climb with 80kt in our Cessna 172 except for T/O and G/O when we use

V_y or V_x.

Question 4

We need to use the rudder to maintain our heading in climbs, why?

Answer 4

We need to use rudder in climbs due to the slip stream effect.

Question 5

What is our power setting in normal climbs?

Answer 5

Our power setting in normal climbs is 90%

Question 6

What power setting do we use for power on descent in our Cessna 172?

Answer 6

We use 35% power in power on descents.

Question 7

What means with V_x and what is V_x in our cessna 172?

Answer 7

V_x is speed for max angle of climb, it is used to climb to a assigned altitude in the shortest distance possible. V_x in our cessna 172 is 62kt(C172S) and 60kt(C172R).

Question 8

If we are climbing with 90% and our speed is 85kt what should you do to increase it to 80kt?

Answer 8

Pitch down and maintain a lower nose attitude to increase the airspeed. (Place the engine cowling on the horizon is a good reference for 80kts)

Question 9

What means with V_y and what is V_y in our cessna 172?

Answer 9

V_y is speed for max rate of climb, it is used to climb to a assigned altitude in the shortest time possible. V_y in our cessna 172 is 70kt.

Question 10

What speed do we use in power on descents?

Answer 10

We descent with our cruising speed in power on descents (105kts)

Question 11

What is the main purpose for practicing power off descents?

Answer 11

We practice power off descents to learn how to manoeuvre the aircraft at such a slow speed as V_md which is the speed we would use in case of an engine failure.

Question 12

When we are in power off descent we use a speed called ___, and it´s the speed for ___. This speed in our Cessna 172 is ___.

Answer 12

When we are in power off descent we use a speed called V_md, and its the speed for minimum drag. This speed in our Cessna 172 is 68kts C172S and 65kts C172R.

Question 13

Explain how you go from climb to level flight.

Answer 13

When going from a climb to level flight you: Pitch down to level flight attitude, hold your heading with the rudder and when speed increases towards our cruise speed we reduce power to 65%.

Question 14

What power setting is always used in power off descent?

Answer 14

Idle power in power off descent!