Exercise 15 - Slipping Flashcards
1
Q
Slipping - What is it?
A
- Flight in banked atitude
- prevented from turning by opposite rudder
- Two types include forward slip and sideslip
2
Q
Slipping - Why do we use it?
A
- Allows us to point nose in different direction than where we’re flying
- Creates massive amount of drag
3
Q
Forward Slip
A
- Moving a different direction than pointed
- Used to increase drag significantly
- can be performed in straight flight or in a slipping turn
4
Q
Sideslip
A
- Moving in the direction we are pointed
- Used in crosswinds to stay aligned with the runway
- Slip only enough to stay aligned
- Typically power on
5
Q
Instrument Indications - Turn Coordinator
A
- Sensitive to roll and yaw
- Always uncoordinated
6
Q
Instrument Indications - Airspeed Error
A
- Off-axis relative airflow alters pressure of both static and pitot
- ASI can under-read by 10 KIAS
- Left slips are worse
7
Q
Slipping Entry
A
- Roll in desired direction of slip
- Opposite rudder to keep aircraft from turning
- Pitch for airspeed
- For a turn, roll further than the rudder can stop
8
Q
Controlling Slips
A
- Maintain planned airspeed
- ## Control angle of bank with ailerons
9
Q
Slipping Recovery
A
- Roll wings level
- Release rudder
- Raise the nose to maintain airspeed
- Need to recover all slips by 200’ AGL (1300’ ASL)
10
Q
Factors Affecting Slips - Flaps
A
- May reduce effectiveness, airflow is blocked from rudder
- Some POH’s recommend avoiding slipping with high flap configs
11
Q
Factors Affecting Slips - Wind
A
- Always slip into the wind
- Feels less weird
- Aircraft will want to roll level rather than over-bank
