What is the recommended speed to reach before liftoff?
44 kts
This speed is crucial for maintaining control during the takeoff phase.
During takeoff, what should you do with the tail?
Keep it ‘Light’
A light tail helps in achieving a proper takeoff attitude.
What is the maximum heading change during a curved takeoff or landing?
20°
Exceeding this angle may cause the aircraft to skip sideways.
What should you do with the flaps after liftoff?
Pause before retracting
Avoid retracting flaps too quickly to maintain ground effect.
What is the minimum flaps needed to get airborne?
Target minimum flaps, but use upto F3
Retract flaps to maintain ground effect and optimize performance.
What should you do if you experience an engine failure during takeoff?
Land within 30deg hdg Left or Right
Avoid attempting a 180° turn back to the runway if headwind is over 15 kts.
What is the pitch attitude for a stable approach?
8 degrees nose up
This pitch attitude helps maintain control during the approach.
What does mush refer to in aviation?
High angle of attack and low airspeed
This condition results in sluggish control responses and a high rate of descent.
What should you do if your tailwheel is higher than the mains during approach?
Re-establish tail below mains as my target pitch attitude
This ensures a proper three-point attitude for landing.
What is the goal when flying a stabilized long approach?
Prioritize IAS control via
Pitch attitude & Aimpoint
Maintaining indicated airspeed is crucial for a safe landing.
What should you do if ground speed is greater than 3 knots more than indicated airspeed?
Go around, that’s a Tailwind!
This ensures landing into the wind for better control.
What is the recommended approach when flying in gusty wind conditions?
Hybrid approach +5kts
Tailwheel Higher-up
Transition to a stalled approach only if winds reduce.
Where should you aim for during the final approach to ensure proper landing?
Aim 30’ before the touchdown point
This helps in achieving the correct landing spot.
What are the effect of keeping flaps up during takeoff?
Less damage to tail
Less Drag
More lift on Tailsurfaces
It allows easier turning during the takeoff roll.
What should you do if you see stall tones during approach?
Accept some stall tones, as long as not Continuous tone
As long as you can see your aimpoint, you are not stalled.
What is the correct action if you find yourself at idle power below 200’ on approach?
Orbit or do a low approach
Never end up at idle power below this altitude.
What should you do if you are low on approach?
Add lots of power
This implies a longer landing distance.
What is the recommended pitch attitude for a proper three-point landing?
Keep tail lower than mains
This helps in achieving a stable landing attitude.
What should you do if you experience a decrease performance shear during approach?
Add power
This helps maintain control and avoid a stall.
What is the ideal approach angle for landing?
5° wire
This angle provides a good balance for descent rate.
What should you do if you are stalled on approach?
Push before adding power
Keep ball centered
Unload the aircraft before applying power to recover.
On a stalled approach, Sideslips serve no purpose; what should be used instead?
Mush with power off at 45kts
Must have ball in the center to avoid entering a ‘SPIN’.
If you end up LOW on approach, what does that imply?
Requires lots of power on and implies a long landing
Dragging it in on Prop may cause the tail to hit first.
To consistently hit your landing spot, where should you aim?
About one wingspan prior
This ensures you flare and touchdown right at your spot.
