C172 Configuration and Speeds

Question 1

Configuration for Low Visibility Flying

Answer 1

Flaps : 20
Power : 1800 RPM ( approx )
Speed : 70 Knots

Question 2

Normal Takeoff

Answer 2

Flaps : 0
Power : Full
Rotate : 55 Knots
Climb : 74 Knots

Question 3

Short Field Takeoff

Answer 3

Flaps : 10
Apply Full Power with Brakes.
Confirm RPM is 2,300 - 2,400 RPM
Rotate : 51 Knots
Climb : 55 Knots

Retract Flaps : 60 Knots and positive climb rate

Question 4

Short field take off briefing

Answer 4

Short field take-off (runway number)
* Runway is (surface) (slope) (condition)
* Wind is (direction) (strength) (conditions)
* Line up full length
* Check static RPM 2300 to 2400
* If acceleration is not positive by (feature) – abort
* Lift off at 51 knots
* Estimated lift off point (feature)
* If not airborne by (feature) – abort
* Climb at 56 knots to (altitude)
* Passing (altitude) transition to (best rate/angle)
– This to be once clear of immediate obstacles, ~200’ AGL
* Retract flap above 60 knots

Question 5

Basic Stall

Answer 5

Config
HASELL
NO PASSENGERS
3000 agl solo
No Flaps
Power Idle

Recovery
Check elevator ( don’t push )
Once unstalled apply power
Level out
Roll to level

Question 6

Stall with Power and Flaps

Answer 6

Config
HASELL
NO PASSENGERS
3000 agl solo
20 degrees Flaps
Power 1500 RPM

Recovery
Check elevator ( don’t push )
Once unstalled apply power
Level out
Take flaps in stages ( NOT in the dive )
Roll to level

Question 7

Wing Drop Stall

Answer 7

Config
HASELL
NO PASSENGERS
3000 agl solo
No Flaps
Power 1500RPM
Flaps 30 - in stages

Right at the stall, let the rudder go slightly

Recovery
Check forward ( don’t push )
Aerilons NEUTRAL
Rudder to balance out
Level Wings
Level flight
Take Flaps in stages ( not in dive )

Question 8

Climb Speeds
Vx
Vy
Cruise

Answer 8

Vx = 62kts
Vy = 74kts
Cruise = 90kts

Question 9

Descent/Glide Speeds

Answer 9

Glide - 68 kts
Cruise Descent - 2000 RPM, 110 Kts
Power on Descent - 1500 RPM, 75kts