Maneuvers

Question 1

Takeoff briefing, CHORRD

Answer 1

Conditions
Hazards
Operational changes
Runway req vs available
Return procedure
Departure plans

Question 2

Before taxiing onto the runway checklist

Answer 2

Lights on
Transponder on
Mixture full rich
Final approach clear

Question 3

Takeoff procedure

Answer 3

Taxi onto the runway
Establish crosswind correction
Select reference for centerline
Start takeoff roll on centerline with nose wheel straight ahead
Slowly apply full power
Glance at engine indicators to ensure they are in the green
When controls become effective, establish the aircraft into a climb attitude
Pitch for Vy

Question 4

C172 recommended airspeed to begin a descent in the pattern

Answer 4

80-85 knots

Question 5

Recommended airspeed on base

Answer 5

1.4 x Vso
C172 recommended speed: 75 kts

Question 6

Recommended airspeed on final

Answer 6

1.3 x Vso
C172: 65 kts

Question 7

Go around actions

Answer 7

Smoothly apply full throttle
Ensure proper attitude
Configuration: retract flaps 10 degrees at a time

Question 8

Stall recovery

Answer 8

Lower the nose
Apply full power
Level the wings
Once airspeed is regained:
Initiate a climb
Wait until reaching Vy before retracting flaps
Climb to desired altitude
Return to straight and level flight

Question 9

Spin recovery

Answer 9

TARE:
Throttle: reduce to idle
Ailerons: neutralise
Rudder: full opposite rudder
Elevator: elevator forward

Question 10

Conditions required for a spin

Answer 10

The aircraft must first be stalled
Must be in uncoordinated flight

Situations that might lead to an accidental spin:
A skidding turn from base to final
An uncoordinated power on stall