cessna-172-training-supplement

General Guidelines (continued):
Engine failure in the pattern abeam the threshold will require a traffic
pattern that is half the distance and half the time of a normal stabilized
powered-approach pattern
• If absolutely no time available:
• Mixture/Master/Fuel shutoff valve - OFF
• Master off shuts off fuel pump (if on)
• Magnetos off if possible
• Always use the greatest length of runway available for takeoff
to achieve the highest altitude while in the airport area. Avoid
intersection departures
• Review ATP airport supplements
• Comply with ATP policies re: minimum ceiling heights and
avoid cross-country routes with ceilings below 1000 ft. AGL
• Fly higher altitudes for night cross-country
• Always maintain ATC contact at night
• Minimize over-water flying
• Maintain situational awareness of the wind direction
ForeFlight Usage:
• Maintain situational awareness, particularly of airport
availability during cross-country flights
• Set up the glide advisor radius depiction
• Review 3D view for departure runway for additional landing
options
• Synthetic vision assists with depicting terrain at night
• Note: some features require Pro Plus or Performance Plus
subscription level
24 • Departure Procedures