Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

4. EFFECT OF AIRSPEED ON THE STRAIGHT
POWER OFF GLIDE
Start the demonstration with a glide at
recommended best gliding speed and
compare this situation with glide speeds
proportionately lower and higher than the best
glide speed. Commence each glide at the
same height and over the same point.
Demonstrate in zero wind conditions.
c. CONSIDERATIONS OF AIRMANSHIP AND ENGINE HANDLING
AIRMANSHIP
while progressively rotating the nose
into the climb attitude.
b. Directly after applying climb power
retract flaps and gear as per aircraft
manual.
c. Note: To keep in phase with the
attitude/speed relationship, the
rotation rate is much slower than for
the initiation of a straight climb (clean)
from a straight glide. The rotation rate
is dependant upon the flap retraction
rate.
d. After establishing the climb attitude,
conform to the requirements for the
straight climb:
Straight Flight.
Reference point/heading.
Balance – Trim as required.
Wingtips equidistant from horizon.
Drift considerations.
Climb – Best rate.
Attitude – as for best ROC.
Speed – best rate.
Power – climb.
Configuration – clean.
e. Trim as required.
iv. Instrument indications.
v. Engine considerations as for the climb.
i. Note the gliding distance at the best glide
speed.
ii. Note the glide distances at both higher and
lower speeds. Compare the three descent
paths and discuss gliding (power off) for
range/endurance.
i. Lookout.
ii. Trim.
iii. Nose attitude / speed relationship (attitude flying) controlled by the elevators.
iv. Rate of descent controlled by the power.
ENGINE CONSIDERATIONS
i. Mixture richened during descent.
ii. Temps and Pressures.
iii. Use of carburettor heat.
iv. Throttle overboost / over-revving.
v. Warming engine every 1000ft minimum.
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