cessna-172-training-supplement

TIP: Develop the habit of applying full, proper crosswind control
inputs as the airplane slows during every landing rollout and
all taxi operations, regardless of how light the winds. Resist
the tendency to release the control inputs to neutral after
touchdown.
Go-Around
A go-around procedure must be initiated any time the conditions for a safe
approach and landing are not met. Some examples of unsatisfactory approach
and landing conditions are:
• Unstable approach path or airspeed.
• Improper runway alignment.
• Unexpected hazards on the runway or on final.
• Excessive floating past the touchdown point.
• Ballooning or bouncing.
• Anything that jeopardizes a safe approach and landing.
Any time unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, a go-around
must be immediately executed and another approach and landing should be
made under more favorable conditions.
TIP: Flaps should always be retracted in 10° increments.
• Flaps 20° immediately (if flaps > 20°).
• Flaps 10° accelerating through 60 KIAS.
• Flaps 0° at 65 KIAS and clear of obstacles.
FLAP CONTROL TECHNIQUE: To avoid distraction from the primary
task of aircraft control, do not focus visually on the flap position
indicator. Instead, place your thumb over the flap position
selector slot to guard against inadvertently retracting the flaps
to 0° in one motion. Then, apply slight leftward pressure while
moving the selector knob. This allows the pilot to feel each
increment of retraction.
52 • Arrival Procedures