Big 4 (technically 5) Procedures

Question 1

Takeoff

Answer 1

1. Select - Ref Point to maintain centerline
2. Power - 2000 RPM
3. Instruments - IN THE GREEN
4. Power - smooth to full, heels to deck
5. Maintain - directional control via rudders
6. Airspeed - AIRSPEED ALIVE
7. Rotate - Vr, 55 KIAS
8. Accelerate - Vy, 73 KIAS
9. Pitch - pitch for Vy

Question 2

Turn Pattern

Answer 2

1. Establish Straight and Level, 90 KIAS

2a. Clear area. Turn either direction for 30º heading change using 15º AOB
2b. Clear other direction and reverse the turn, leading by one-third rule for 30º heading change using 15º AOB

3a. Clear area. With no delay, reverse turn leading by one-third rule and turn for 90º heading change using 30º AOB. Maintain alt and airspeed with power and nose attitude; trim
3b. Clear other direction and reverse the turn, leading by one-third rule for 90º heading change using 30º AOB (remember nose attitude to maintain airspeed and alt while rolling through level)

4a. Clear area. With no delay, reverse turn leading by one-third rule and turn for 180º heading change using 45º AOB. Maintian alt and airspeed with power and nose attitude; trim
4b. Clear other direction and reverse the turn, leading by one-third rule for 180º heading change using 45º AOB (remember nose attitude to maintain airspeed and alt while rolling through level)

5. Roll out on original heading using one-third rule and holding slight forward stick pressure (prevent ballooning)
6. Reset power to normal/slow cruise power setting (as req), reset attitude and re-trim for straight and level

Question 3

Level Speed Change

Answer 3

1. Establish 90 KIAS
2. Carb Heat - ON
3. Power - 1500 RPM
4. Attitude - ADJUST TO MAINTAIN ALT (INCREASE)
5. Flaps - FULL
6. Trim - AS REQ

approaching 55 KIAS

7. Power - 2100 RPM
8. Attitude - MAINTAIN AIRSPEED/ALT
9. Trim - AS REQ
10. Clear - AIRSPACE IN DIRECTION OF TURN
11. Turn - 90º then reverse back to intial heading (10-15º AOB) if directed by instructor

** R E C O V E R Y**

12. Power - FULL
13. Carb Heat - OFF
14. Flaps - RETRACT INCREMENTALLY
15. Attitude - REDUCE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL
16. Accelerate - 90 KIAS
17. Trim

Question 4

Power Off Stall

Answer 4

Entry with 90 KIAS or less

1. Clear - TURNS EXECUTED AS REQ
2. Carb Heat - ON
3. Power - RETARD SMOOTH TO IDLE
4. Flaps - FULL (when in white arc)
5. Airspeed - ESTABLISH 65 KIAS (trimmed, hands free, stable descent)
6. Pitch - RAISE NOSE 5-10º

at stall horn

7. RELAX
8. MAX
9. Carb Heat - OFF
10. LEVEL
11. BALL (right rudder)

** as aircraft recovers **

12. Flaps - RAISE TO 20º
13. Pitch - SMOOTH TO SET CLIMB ATTITUDE
14. Flaps - WITH POSITIVE VSI, RETRACT REMAINING (level off at next 500’ increment, then back to 90 KIAS)

Question 5

Power On Stall

Answer 5

Entry with 90 KIAS

1. Clear - TURNS EXECUTED AS REQ
2. Carb Heat - ON
3. Power - 1000 RPM
4. Airspeed - SLOW TO 65 KIAS
5. Power - SMOOTH ADVANCE TO >2000 RPM
6. Carb Heat - OFF
7. Pitch - RAISE NOSE 15-20º

** at stall horn **

8. RELAX
9. MAX
10. LEVEL
11. BALL (right rudder)

** as aircraft recovers **

12. Pitch - SMOOTH FOR CLIMB ATTITUDE (level off at next 500’ increment and back to 90 KIAS)