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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 7 - Manoeuvring at Reduced Airspeed

Aim

To determine that the candidate can demonstrate good energy management skills (power/drag) by maintaining safe flight control in all configurations while manoeuvring at speeds in the final approach speed range.

Note:  This item is NOT “Slow Flight”.

Description

At an operationally safe altitude or the manufacturer’s recommended minimum height, whichever is higher, the candidate will be asked to stabilize the aeroplane at 1.3 Vso KIAS or Vmc+10 knots, whichever is greater.  The examiner will then ask the candidate to extend the gear and full flap deflection and to manoeuvre the aircraft while maintaining this reduced airspeed.

In colder temperatures, good airmanship may dictate the extension of initial approach flap to a maximum of one-half (½) of full deflection to reduce adverse effects on the engines while slowing to and stabilizing at the required speed.

Performance Criteria

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

  1. demonstrate good power management;
  2. use sufficient rudder for coordinated flight throughout the manoeuvre;
  3. maintain the selected airspeed (+10/-5 knots);
  4. use appropriate bank angles while manoeuvring;
  5. maintain specified heading(s) during straight flight (±10 degrees); and
  6. maintain the specified altitude (±100 feet).
NOTE:  This exercise is to be conducted in level flight.  There is no requirement to climb or descend at the target airspeed.
Date modified:
2010-05-20