Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

5. AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE
i. Discuss the effect of overloading on the climb performance.
ii. Discuss balance (CG movement).
6. DISCUSS THE EFFECT OF SLIPSTREAM / TORQUE DURING CLIMBING
7. CRUISE CLIMB
DEFINITION
To obtain a reasonable rate of climb as well as to travel at a higher forward speed. Used for
cross-country flights.
SPEED
For most light aircraft, an increase in forward speed of ±20 m.p.h. above the best rate of climb
speed will usually lead to a reduction in the rate of climb of ±7%, with an increase in forward
speed of 25%.
DEDUCTION
Subject to the prevailing wind, operating altitude to be used and the length of the flight, this
method of climbing may result in greater advantages over normal climb techniques.
3. DESCRIPTION OF AIR EXERCISE
a. APPLICABLE PROCEDURES AND CHECKLISTS
b. AIRCRAFT HANDLING TECHNIQUES
DEMONSTRATION OBSERVATION
1. THE NORMAL STRAIGHT CLIMB
i. From straight and level flight at cruise power,
demonstrate the climb using climb power at
the best rate of climb speed.
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i. Look-out
ii. Indicate the conditions for straight and level
flight:
a. Straight flight:
Reference point/heading. An aircraft
remains in balance – glareshield
parallel to the horizon, each wingtip
remains equi-distant above the
horizon. Drift considerations.
b. Level flight:
Attitude – “Four Finger Position”
Speed – Cruise.
Power – Cruise.
Configuration Clean.
c. Trim as required.
d. Instrument indications.
e. Engine considerations.
iii. To initiate the climb apply climb power, and
anticipate:
a. Aircraft yaw.
b. Aircraft nose pitches towards the
cockpit.
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