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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 5 - Cruising Flight

Aim

To determine that the candidate can establish the aeroplane in cruising flight at the pre-planned power settings in accordance with the POH/AFM, as specified by the candidate in Item 1B – Performance and Limitations.

Description

The candidate will establish the aeroplane in cruising flight at the pre-planned power settings in accordance with the performance charts in the POH/AFM, placards displayed in the aeroplane or any other means authorized by the manufacturer.

Performance Criteria

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

  1. maintain assigned heading(s) (±10 degrees) and altitude(s) (±100 feet);
  2. set the throttles, propeller and mixture controls at the pre-planned power setting, as recommended by the POH/AFM;
  3. synchronize propellers;
  4. apply any additional measures recommended by the manufacturer with respect to aircraft configuration or other considerations;
  5. confirm cruise performance and demonstrate good decision-making to deal with the consequences of variances from the expected performance (ETA revision, fuel requirement); and
  6. complete appropriate checks.
Date modified:
2010-05-20