172S Slow Flight Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the step by step for entry into slow flight?
A
- HASEL check
- 1500 RPM (slow down, don’t go down)
- 10° flaps at 100KT (eventual 30°)
- Once 40-50KT 1800-2000 RPM to maintain altitude
2
Q
How do you recover from slow flight?
A
• Nose down
• Full power
• Flaps up in stages
3
Q
When should you try to maintain altitude in slow flight?
A
During the entry, when established, and in recovery. So always maintain altitude.
4
Q
When entering slow flight and reducing RPM to 1500, what rhyme helps you remember what to do?
A
Slow down, dont go down
5
Q
How do you control airspeed in slow flight?
A
With pitch
6
Q
How do you control altitude in slow flight?
A
With power
7
Q
Two things to remember when doing turns in slow flight?
A
No more than 30° AoB
You will need to add a bit of power to maintain altitude.
