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Flight Test Items - Ex. 15 Slipping

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Aim

To determine that the candidate can demonstrate a safe and effective slipping manoeuvre to increase a rate of descent or for crosswind landing conditions.

Description

The candidate will be required to demonstrate a forward slip or a slipping turn to increase a rate of descent or a slip to correct for crosswind conditions during a landing. Slipping may be assessed during any of the landing approaches, including the precautionary or forced landing approaches.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to:

  1. smoothly establish an effective slip;

  2. perform a slip appropriate to the flight profile or crosswind conditions;

  3. in the case of a forward slip, maintain the intended flight path.

  4. recover smoothly to coordinated flight;

Note:  Any significant skidding manoeuvre is unacceptable.

Date modified:
2010-05-20