cessna-172-training-supplement

Normal Approach & Landing Profile
No Later Than 15 Mi. from Airport
• "Approach Checklist"
• Verify Traffic Pattern Altitude
(Usually 1,000’ above field elevation)
On Base
• Select Flaps 20˚
• Slow to 70 KIAS
When Ready to Descend Out of
Pattern Altitude
• Complete the "Before Landing Checklist"
• Reduce Power to Approx. 1500 RPM
• Select flaps 10˚
• Descend out of TPA at 80 KIAS
Approx 10 Mi. from Airport
• Begin Slowing to 90 KIAS
• Plan Descent to Enter Traffic Pattern
in Level Flight at TPA (or Overflight
Altitude as Appropriate)
Approx 5 Mi. from Airport
• Maintain 90 KIAS
300'-200'
• Stabilized approach
check / go-around decision*
On Final
• Select Flaps 30°
• Slow to 65 KIAS
Aiming
Point
* See "Stabilized Approach" section on page 26.
45°
90°
Touchdown
Point
Rollout
• Maintain Centerline Until Taxi Speed
• Increase Crosswind Control Inputs
as Airplane Slows
Touchdown
• On intended touchdown point
• Within the first third of the runway
• At minimum controllable airspeed (stall horn on)
TIP: The power settings in this supplement are approximate and
can change depending on prevailing conditions. A common
mistake is to spend too much time trying to set exact power
settings. This diverts the pilot’s attention from more important
things. During landings, limit attention to the gauges to a few
seconds at a time so ample attention remains on flying the
proper course and glidepath.
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