Maneuvering During Slow Flight

Written by Jack on May 31st, 2008
Objective: To develop the student’s sense of feel and ability to use the controls correctly, and to improve proficiency in performing maneuvers that require slow airspeeds.
Content: Before Flight:

  • Review aircraft V-speeds
  • Review stalls/spins

During Flight:

  • Slow flight should be practiced from:
    • Straight glides
    • Straight-and-level flight
    • Medium banked gliding
    • Level flight turns
  • Slow flight at approach speed should include configuration changes while maintaining heading and altitude

See AFH C. 4-1 to 4-3

Completion Standards: The lesson is complete when the student demonstrates knowledge through a written or oral exam and is able to perform slow flight to the satisfaction of the instructor and in accordance with the current Practical Test Standards for the student’s stage of training.
 

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