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Question 1

What is the correct actions when recovering from a spin?

Answer 1

PARE

Power - Idle

Ailerons - Neutral

Rudder - Opposite direction of turn

Elevator - Push forward

Question 2

In which section of the POH do you find the stall speeds of the Cessna 172 and where do you find the, according to the POH, correct handling of a spin scenario?

Answer 2

Stall speeds: Section 2, Operating Limitations (2-5)

Spin handling: Section 4, Normal procedures (4-40)

Question 3

What is the initital action when recovering from a fully developed stall?

Answer 3

Follow with the rudders to avoid unexpected stall.

Question 4

What is the difference between stall and fully developed stall?

Answer 4

Stall: When the coefficient of lift, CL, is at its maximum, but the aircraft still flies.

Fully developed stall: The point after CLmax, when the airflow cannot manage to stay connected to the wing and the aircraft pitches down to recover.

Question 5

What is the G-force limitations for normal and utility category?

Answer 5

Normal category: +3,8G -1,52G (Flaps FULL: +3,0G)

Utility category: +4,4G -1,76G (Flaps FULL: +3,0G)

Question 6

What is the maximum speed of the Cessna 172?

Answer 6

V_NE 163

Question 7

Why is the aircraft spinning when in a spin?

Answer 7

Both wings are stalled, just that one wing is stalled more than the other.

Question 8

What is the meaning of V_A, Maneuvering Speed ?

Answer 8

The speed above which you are not allowed to make full or abrupt control movements.

Question 9

At which speed do the stall warning horn sound?

Answer 9

Between 5 and 10 knots above the stall in all configurations.

Question 10

About how much altitude loss can be expected for a 1-turn spin and recovery?

Answer 10

At least 1000 ft.