cessna-172-training-supplement

Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach & Landing Profile
Rollout
• Maintain Centerline Until Taxi Speed
• Increase Crosswind Control Inputs as
Airplane Slows
Touchdown
• On Intended Touchdown Point
• At Minimum Controllable Airspeed
When Established on Downwind
• Trim for 90 KIAS
• Maintain Distance from Runway
(halfway up wing strut)
Cessna 172
90˚
Short Final
• When Landing is Assured
Slow to 65 KIAS
• Expect Early Roundout
On Final (400-500’ AGL)
Maintain Constant
Descent Angle to
Aiming Point
Evaluate:
High
Apply Slip as
Needed
Flaps 30°
Low
Slow to Best
Glide
If Still Low -
GO AROUND!
Abeam Touchdown Point
• “Before Landing Checklist”
• Reduce Power to Idle
• Maintain Altitude, Slow to 75 KIAS
• Begin Descent, Maintain 75 KIAS
Turning Final - Evaluate…
High
Low
Flaps 20°
Apply Slip
Maintain Speed
Maintain Flap Setting
Slow to Best Glide
Key Position - Evaluate…
High
Low
Square Base/Final
Flaps 10°
Apply Slip
Turn to Numbers
Maintain Flap Setting
Rollout - Evaluate…
High
Low
Widen Base Leg
Flaps 10°
Tighten Base Leg
No Flaps
Slow to Best Glide
10% Below TPA
(900 AGL, for standard TPA)
• Turn Base
48 • Arrival Procedures