Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

iv. Levelling off from the glide at a pre-selected
altitude.
v. Initiating a straight climb from the straight
glide.
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progressively rotating the nose to the
level flight attitude, anticipating the
speed/attitude relationship.
b. Upon regaining level flight and cruise
speed, conform to the requirements
for straight and level flight:
Straight flight.
Reference point/heading.
Balance – trim as required.
Wingtips equidistant from horizon.
Drift considerations.
Level flight.
Attitude – ‘Four Finger Position’.
Power – Set cruise power.
Speed – Cruise.
Configuration – Clean.
c. Trim as required.
iv. Instrument indications.
v. Engine considerations.
i. Lookout.
ii. Maintain straight flight.
a. Reference point/heading.
b. Balance – trim as required.
c. Wingtips equidistant from horizon.
d. Drift considerations.
iii. To initiate the level off.
a. Anticipate the level off requirements
I.e. 10% of rate of descent.
b. Apply climb power, anticipate yaw and
pitch and maintain balance while
progressively rotating the nose into the
level flight attitude, anticipating the
attitude changes during the speed
increase phase.
c. Be aware of the level-off altitude and
adjust attitude to attain and maintain
this altitude.
i. Lookout.
ii. Maintain straight flight.
a. Reference point/heading.
b. Balance – trim as required.
c. Wingtips equidistant from horizon.
d. Drift considerations.
iii. To initiate the climb.
a. Apply climb power, anticipate yaw and
pitch and maintain balance while
progressively rotating the nose into the
climb attitude, anticipating the
progressive attitude changes to
maintain/obtain the climb speed.
b. Upon attaining the climb attitude,
conform to the requirements for the
straight climb.
Straight Flight.
Reference point/heading.
Balance – trim as required.
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