Slow Flight

Question 1

Learning Objective of Slow Flight

Answer 1

To understand the flight characteristics and how the airplanes flight controls feel near its aerodynamic buffet or stall-warning.

Question 2

Private ACS Tolerances
Altitude
Heading
Airspeed
Specified Bank

Answer 2

Altitude +/- 100’
Heading +/- 10 Degrees
Airspeed +10/-0 knots
Specified Bank +/- 10 degrees

Question 3

Commercial ACS Tolerances
Altitude
Heading
Airspeed
Specified Bank

Answer 3

Altitude +/- 50’
Heading +/- 10 Degrees
Airspeed +5/-0 knots
Specified Bank +/- 5 degrees

Question 4

Common Student Errors.
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Answer 4

1. Failure to establish specified configuration
2. Improper Entry Technique
3. Failure to establish and maintain the specified airspeed
4. Excessive variations of altitude and heading when a constant altitude and heading are specified
5. un-coordination of flight controls
6. improper trim technique
7. Unintentional Stalls
8. Inappropriate removal of hand from throttles

Question 5

Configuration/Altitude/RPM/Airspeed

Answer 5

Landing Configuration
Greater than 1500’ AGL
1500 RPM
Airspeed 45-50 Knots