Maneuvers

Question 1

Normal Takeoff (Short Field)

Answer 1

1. Takeoff Checklist
2. Perform radio communications
3. Line-up on runway Verbalize “Runway 17L”
4. Smoothly advance full power
5. Verify 2700 RPM and engine instruments green “Gauges green, airspeed alive”
6. Rotate at 75 KIAS (70 KIAS)
7. With positive rate: Tap brakes, gear up “Positive rate, gear up”
8. Accelerate and climb at 90 KIAS
9. At 500’ AGL: Set cruise climb = 25”MP | 2500RPM
10. Adjust pitch to climb at 90 – 105 KIAS
11. Perform Climb/Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS

Question 2

Normal Landing (Short Field)

Answer 2

1. Complete Descent Checklist prior to pattern entry
2. 5NM from pattern: 20” MP | 2500RPM
3. Complete Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S “3 green. One in the mirror. Verify?”
4. Abeam TD point: 15” MP; Flaps 10°; Pitch 100 KIAS
5. Base: Flaps 25°; Pitch + trim 85 KIAS; Verify G.U.M.P.S “3 green. One in the mirror. Verify?”
6. Final: Flaps 40°; Pitch + trim 75 KIAS (70 KIAS)
7. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S “Props full on final. + 3 green…”
8. 200’ AGL: make stability call “Stable”
9. Close throttle prior to touchdown, maintain positive pitch

Standards
Airspeed: ±5 KIAS
TD Point: -0/+200 FT
(Short Field) TD Point: -0/+100 FT

Question 3

One Engine Inoperative Pattern

Answer 3

1. Simulate engine failure on upwind or crosswind
2. Perform Engine Failure Flow while maintaining Blue Line (88 KIAS) + directional control
3. Simulate “feather” on inoperative engine’s prop/mixture (MEI/DPE will simulate zero thrust)
4. Turn Crosswind/downwind
5. Maintain full throttle on operating engine and Blue Line (88 KIAS) until reaching TPA
6. Abeam landing point: Throttle 17” MP; Gear down; Flaps 10° (Pitch 100 KIAS and ~500fpm)
7. Complete Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
8. Base: slow to 90 KIAS (Do not slow below Blue Line)
9. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
10. Final: Flaps 25°; adjust power for 90 KIAS; Ask MEI/DPE when both throttles are back
11. Maintain Blue Line (88 KIAS) until landing is assured
12. Reduce power smoothly when landing is assured

Standards
Airspeed: ±5 KAIS
Altitude: ±100 FT (or best at VYSE)
Heading: ±10°
Touchdown: First 1/3 of runway

Question 4

Steep Turns

Answer 4

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Mixtures set
3. Throttles 20” MP
4. Props 2500 RPM
5. Trim appropriately; Select visual reference
6. Roll into bank (45° Private, 50° Commercial)
7. Increase throttles to 22” MP
8. Maintain altitude and bank angle
9. 15° prior to entry heading, begin roll out swiftly and smoothly into opposite direction turn
10. Begin roll out swiftly and smoothly 15° prior to exit heading; Throttles 20” MP
11. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Thrust Master Tip:
5° pitch = climb
2.5° pitch = roughly level
0° = descend

Standards
Airspeed: ±10 KAIS
Altitude: ±100 FT
Bank: ±5°
Heading: ±10°

Question 5

Slow Flight

Answer 5

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Mixtures set
3. Throttles 15” MP
4. Props full forward
5. Gear down (below 140 KIAS)
6. Pitch to maintain altitude (check heading)
7. Flaps 10° (below 111 KIAS); Check altitude and heading
8. Flaps 25°; Check altitude and heading
9. Flaps 40°; Check altitude and heading
10. Slow to 60 KIAS (pitch for airspeed, power for altitude)

Thrust Master Tip:
Approx 17” – 18”MP + 7.5° pitch up for stable and level flight at ~ 63KIAS
Use a lot of up trim as you slow

Recovery
11. Simultaneously: Nose level + Throttle full
12. Flaps 25° (stable); Flaps 10 (stable); Gear up
13. Accelerate to Blue Line (88 KIAS); Flaps 0°
14. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Recovery Memory Aid:
“Flap, Flap, Gear, 88, Positive, Flap”

Standards Airspeed: -0/+5 KIAS
Altitude: ±50 FT
Heading: ±10°
Specified Bank: ±5°
Complete no lower than 3000’ AGL

Question 6

Power-Off Stall

Answer 6

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Mixtures set
3. Throttles 15” MP
4. Props full forward
5. Gear down (below 140 KIAS)
6. Pitch to maintain altitude (check heading)
7. Flaps 10 (below 111 KIAS); Check altitude and heading
8. Flaps 25; Check altitude and heading
9. Flaps 40; Check altitude and heading
10. Initiate landing descent (~75 KIAS and ~500 FPM)
11. Power Idle; Flare to land (~10° up); Hold until first stall indication (CAX)

Recovery
11. Simultaneously: Nose level + Throttle full
12. Flaps 25° (stable); Flaps 10 (stable); Gear up
13. Accelerate to Blue Line (88 KIAS); Flaps 0°
14. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Recovery Memory Aid:
“Flap, Flap, Gear, 88, Positive, Flap”

Standards Heading: ±10°
Specified Bank (if any): ±5°
Complete no lower than 3000’ AGL

Question 7

Power-On Stall

Answer 7

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Mixtures set
3. Throttles 14” MP
4. Props full forward
5. Slow to Blue Line (88 KIAS)
6. Increase throttle to 17” MP
7. Increase pitch to stall (approx. 20-25); Hold until stall

Recovery
8. Simultaneously: Nose level + Throttle full
9. Pitch for Blue Line (88 KIAS) and initiate climb
10. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Standards
Heading: ±10°
Specified Bank (if any): ±5°
Complete no lower than 3000’ AGL

Question 8

Accelerated Stall

Answer 8

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Mixtures set
3. Throttles idle
4. Props full forward
5. Slow to below VA 115 KIAS
6. Power idle; Bank to 45° and add extensive back pressure
7. At first indication: Reduce AoA; Level wings; Smoothly apply full power
   Think sequentially: “Nose level. Wings level. Full power.”
8. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Standards
Complete no lower than 3000’ AGL

Question 9

VMC Demonstration (Must be performed above 4000’AGL per POH)

Answer 9

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Left cowl flap closed
3. Mixtures set
4. Throttles 15” MP
5. Props full forward
6. Slowly reduce left throttle to idle
7. Establish zero side slip (up to 5° bank) and maintain directional control (heading)
8. Adjust trim as needed
9. Slow to Blue Line (88 KIAS)
10. Right throttle smoothy to full power (Leave hand on this throttle)
11. Increase pitch as to decrease airspeed 1 knot per second (up to ~15°)
12. Apply right rudder as necessary to maintain heading
13. Continue increasing pitch until stall horn, buffet, or loss of directional control

Recovery
1. Simultaneously: relax back pressure, bring nose to ~5° below horizon, and reduce power on
operative engine.
2. Increase throttle on operative engine to accelerate to Blue Line (88 KIAS)
3. Maintain Blue Line (88 KIAS) while establishing zero side slip and directional control
4. Verify CHT in green; Synchronize throttles; Cowl flaps open
5. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Standards
Recovery Airspeed: VYSE ±5 KAIS
Recovery Heading: ±20°

Question 10

Emergency Descent

Answer 10

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Mixtures full (If above 5000’ MSL, adjust in descent)
3. Throttles SMOOTHLY closed
4. Props SMOOTHLY full forward
5. Gear down (below 140 KIAS)
6. Pitch to maintain 120 – 140
7. Pitch up slowly to level and reduce airspeed
8. Below 109 KIAS: gear up
9. Throttles SMOOTHLY full
10. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Question 11

Precision Approach

Answer 11

1. Enroute: Build approach; Brief approach; Verify NAV-aids and instruments
2. 5NM from FAF: Throttles 20” MP; Props 2500RPM; Cowl flaps open
3. 2 dot glideslope deflection: Complete Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S (props full when visual)
4. 1 dot glideslope deflection: Flaps 10
5. Top of descent: Throttles 15” MP; Pitch 100 KIAS
6. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
7. Announce 300’ from DA/MDA
8. Set flaps as required on final (no more than 25 in training)
9. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S (props full forward on final)
10. If visual = follow glideslope down to runway
11. Reduce power smoothly when landing is assured

Standards
Airspeed: ±10 KAIS
Altitude: ±100 FT (-0 at minimums)
Course: < 3⁄4 scale deflection
Heading: ±10°

Question 12

Precision Approach If OEI

Answer 12

13. Perform Engine Failure in Flight Checklist
14. Maintain assigned altitude with at least Blue Line (88 KIAS)
15. At top of descent (Glideslope intercept and/or FAF): Throttle 17” MP; Gear down; Flaps 10°
16. Descend at 90 KIAS and slightly above glideslope
17. Complete Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
18. Announce 300’ from DA/MDA
19. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
20. Announce DA/MDA
21. If visual = Flaps 25°; Maintain Blue Line (88 KIAS) until landing is assured
22. Follow glideslope down to runway
23. Reduce power smoothly when landing is assured

Standards
Airspeed: ±10 KAIS
Altitude: ±100 FT (-0 at minimums)
Course: < 3⁄4 scale deflection
Heading: ±10°

Question 13

Non-precision Approach

Answer 13

1. Enroute: Build approach; Brief approach; Verify NAV aids and instruments
2. 5NM from FAF: Throttles 20” MP; Props 2500RPM; Cowl flaps open
3. 2NM from FAF: Complete Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S (props full when visual)
4. 1NM from FAF: deflection: Flaps 10
5. Top of descent: Throttles 15” MP; Pitch 100 KIAS
6. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
7. Announce 300’ from DA/MDA
8. Set flaps as required on final (no more than 25 in training)
9. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S (props full forward on final)
10. If visual = follow glideslope down to runway
11. Reduce power smoothly when landing is assured

Standards
Airspeed: ±10 KAIS
Altitude: ±100 FT (-0 at minimums)
Course: < 3⁄4 scale deflection
Heading: ±10°

Question 14

Non-precision Approach If OEI

Answer 14

1. Perform Engine Failure in Flight Checklist
2. Maintain assigned altitude with at least Blue Line (88 KIAS)
3. At top of descent (Glideslope intercept and/or FAF): Throttle 17” MP; Gear down; Flaps 10°
4. Descend at 90 KIAS and slightly above glideslope
5. Complete Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
6. Announce 300’ from DA/MDA
7. Verify Landing Checklist = G.U.M.P.S
8. Announce DA/MDA
9. If visual = Flaps 25°; Maintain Blue Line (88 KIAS) until landing is assured
10. Follow glideslope down to runway
11. Reduce power smoothly when landing is assured