Cessna 172SP & NAV III
Maneuvers Checklist
Introduction
Power Settings
This document is intended to introduce to you the standard method of performing maneuvers
in Sunair Aviation’s Cessna 172SP and NAV III aircraft. Each maneuver has been written to
reduce the amount of steps and aid in memorization.
The Cessna 172 has six simple power settings each pilot should remember. They are:
1. Climb Power-………………………………Full
2. Normal Cruise-…………………………….2300 RPM
3. Slow Cruise-……………………………….2000 RPM
4. Pattern / Landing-…………………………2000 RPM
5. Slowing during Clearing Turns-………….2000 RPM
As always, if the approved Airplane Flight Manual and this Maneuvers Checklist disagree, the
procedure in the AFM/POH should be followed in the interest of safety
Takeoff Briefing
Takeoff Briefing
Objective: To demonstrate a complete Takeoff brief, outlining emergency task if an
abnormal situation were to arise as well as the initial departure
procedure.
Procedure
1. Runway Departing
2. Heading Bug Set to Runway Heading
3. Wind Direction (note crosswind)
4. Type of Takeoff
5. Flap Setting for Takeoff
6. Rotation Speed
7. Abort Plan Scenarios
8. Initial Departure Procedure
9. Any Questions
Example:
Today we’re departing Runway 13, 135 is set and bugged, it will be a Normal Takeoff, Flaps
zero, Rotation will be 55 Knots. Winds are from 180 at 12 Knots, that’s a right crosswind. We
will abort on any red cautions, any gauges not in the green or anything abnormal. If anything
were to occur prior to rotation will be close the throttles and apply maximum braking. After
rotation, with usable runway left, we will land on the remaining runway. Our turn back altitude
will be 1100 feet. If anything were to occur below 1100 feet, we will land straight ahead and
only turn left or right to avoid obstacles. Above 1100 feet, winds are from right to left, we will
make a right turn back to runway 31 or runway 3. If all goes well, it will be runway heading up
3000 feet. Any questions?
Approach Briefing
Approach Briefing
Objective: To demonstrate a complete VFR Approach Brief, outlining the important
elements related to a safe landing.
Procedure
1. Runway Landing
2. Method of Backup Guidance
3. Pattern Altitude
4. Pattern Entry (Note Non-Standard Flow)
5. Type of Landing
6. Flaps Desired
7. Go Around Point
8. Left or Right Turn After Landing
9. Any Questions
Example
Today we are landing Runway 13, I will OBS 135 for backup guidance. Pattern altitude will be
1100 indicated, we will plan on a left downwind, this will be a normal landing with full flaps. We
will go around if we are not down by the runway intersection 3-21. After landing it will be a right
turn. Any Questions?
STEEP TURNS
Steep Turns
Objective: To maintain two opposite-direction, level turns while rolling out on entry
heading for both turns
Practical Private SEL: 45º Bank ±5º, Altitude ±100ft.,Heading ±10º, Airspeed ±10 Knots
Test Comm. SEL: 50º Bank ±5º, Altitude ±100ft.,Heading ±10º, Airspeed ±10 Knots
Standards CFI SEL: 50º Bank ±5º, Altitude ±100ft.,Heading ±10º, Airspeed ±10 Knots
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 1500’ 3000’
Speed 90
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. 95 KIAS (Approx 2000-2200 RPM)
4. Roll into 45 degrees bank (50 Commercial)
5. Maintain Altitude and Airspeed
- Back pressure + Approx 100-200 RPMS, Adjust Trim
6. Roll out ½ bank angle prior to entry heading
- Forward stick pressure, reduce RPM, Adjust Trim
7. Cruise Checklist
SLOW FLIGHT
Slow Flight
Objective: To maneuver the aircraft safely at minimum possible airspeed
Practical Private SEL: Bank ±10º, Altitude ±100 feet, Heading ±10, Airspeed +10/-0
Test Comm. SEL: Bank ± 5º, Altitude ±50 feet, Heading ±10, Airspeed +5/-0
Standards CFI SEL: Bank ± 5º, Altitude ±50 feet, Heading ±10, Airspeed +5/-0
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 1500 3000’
Speed 45
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Power 1700 RPM
4. Below 110 KIAS-Flaps 10
5. Below 105 KIAS-Flaps 20, Flaps 30
6. Adjust Pitch, Power, Trim- Maintain 45 KIAS
7. Accomplish level flight, climbs, turns, and descents as required by Instructor/Examiner
8. Recovery:
a. Apply Full Power and Flaps 20
b. Maintain Altitude-Flaps 10
c. Above VY-Flaps 0
9. Cruise Checklist
Note: Turns in slow flight shall be no greater than standard rate
POWER-OFF
STALL
Power-Off Stall
Objective: To demonstrate recovery from a stall in the landing configuration
Practical Private SEL: Heading ±10º, Bank not to exceed 20º ±10º, VY before Flaps 0º
Test Comm. SEL: Heading ±10º, Bank not to exceed 20º ±5º, VY before Flaps 0º
Standards CFI SEL: Heading ±10º, Bank not to exceed 20º ±5º, VY before Flaps 0º
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 1500’ 3000’
Speed
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Power 1700 RPM
4. Below 110 KIAS-Flaps 10
5. Below 105 KIAS-Flaps 20, Flaps 30
6. Descend 70 KIAS (Approx 100-200’)
7. Simultaneously reduce power to idle and slowly increase pitch to induce stall/buffet
8. Recovery
a. Reduce AOA and Apply Full Power
b. Flaps 20
c. Climb 62 KIAS
d. Positive rate-Flaps 10
e. Positive rate-Flaps 0
f. Climb 74 KIAS
9. Cruise Checklist
POWER-ON STALL
Power-On Stall
Objective: To demonstrate recovery from a stall in the takeoff configuration
Practical Private SEL: Heading ±10º, Bank not to exceed 20º ±10º, VY before Flaps 0º
Test Comm. SEL: Heading ±10º, Bank not to exceed 20º ±10º, VY before Flaps 0º
Standards CFI SEL: Heading ±10º, Bank not to exceed 20º ±10º, VY before Flaps 0º
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 1500’ 3000’
Speed
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Power 1500 RPM (Maintain Altitude)
4. Slow 70 KIAS
5. At 70 KIAS, simultaneously increase pitch (Slowly) and apply full power
6. Increase pitch to a stall/buffet (approx 15 degrees)
7. Recovery
a. Reduce AOA and Verify Full Power
b. Climb 62 KIAS
8. Cruise Checklist
SOFT-FIELD TAKE
OFF
Soft-Field Take Off
Objective: To demonstrate a takeoff on a non paved runway surface
Practical Private SEL: VX or VY as appropriate, Airspeed +10/-0
Test Comm. SEL: VX or VY as appropriate, Airspeed +5/-0
Standards CFI SEL: VX or VY as appropriate, Airspeed +5/-0
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed 62
Procedure
1. Crew Brief Complete
2. Flaps 10
3. Roll onto runway with full aft yoke-minimum braking-DO NOT STOP
4. Smoothly apply full power
5. As nose lifts off, ease back pressure (nose wheel must remain off the ground)
6. Lift off at lowest possible airspeed
7. Remain in ground effect-accelerate to 62 KIAS-Begin Climb
8. Accelerate to 74 KIAS (VY)
9. At safe altitude, retract Flaps 0
SOFT-FIELD
LANDING
Soft-Field Landing
Objective: To demonstrate a takeoff on a non paved runway surface
Practical Private SEL: VREF ±10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) on centerline, no side drift
Test Comm. SEL: VREF ± 5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) on centerline, no side drift
Standards CFI SEL: VREF ±5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) on centerline, no side drift
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed 65 Downwind: 85 KIAS
Base: 75
Final: 70
Procedure
1. Approach Brief Complete
2. Pre-Landing Checklist Complete 5 nm prior
3. Downwind-100 KIAS
4. Abeam Numbers-Power 1500 RPM- Below 110 Flaps 10 - 85 KIAS
5. Base - Below 105 Flaps 20 – 75KIAS
6. Final – Below 105 Flaps 30 – 70 KIAS
7. Touchdown on intended touchdown point at minimum with a nose high pitch attitude
8. Keep the nose wheel off the ground as the airplane slows by increasing elevator
pressure
9. Prevent nose wheel from rapidly falling by maintain aft pressure
SHORT-FIELD
TAKE OFF
Short-Field Take Off
Objective: To depart an airport with obstacles on departure demanding a maximum
performance takeoff and climbout
Practical Private SEL: Vx +10/-5 Knots until clear, then Vy +10/-5 Knots
Test Comm. SEL: Vx +5/-0 Knots until clear, then Vy ±5 Knots
Standards CFI SEL: Vx +5/-0 Knots until clear, then Vy ±5 Knots
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed Liftoff: 51 KIAS
50-Ft Speed- 56 KIAS
Procedure
1. Crew Brief Complete
2. Flaps 10
3. Use all available runway
4. Hold brakes, apply full power, verify gauges in the green
5. Brakes release
6. VR- 51 KIAS
7. Climb 56 KIAS (Best Angle Flaps 10)
8. 50ft – accelerate to 74 KIAS
9. At a safe altitude, Flaps 0
SHORT-FIELD
LANDING
Short-Field Landing
Objective: To arrive at an airport and land safely where there is a limited length of
runway and/or obstacles on approach
Practical Private SEL: VREF ±10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) within 200 ft. of
touchdown point, on centerline, no side drift
Test Comm. SEL: VREF ± 5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) within 100 ft. of touchdown
point, on centerline, no side drift
Standards CFI SEL: VREF ±5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor) within 100 ft. of touchdown
point, on centerline, no side drift
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed 61 KIAS Downwind: 85 KIAS
Base: 75
Final: 61
Procedure
1. Approach Brief Complete
2. Pre-Landing Checklist Complete 5 nm prior
3. Downwind-100 KIAS
4. Abeam Numbers-Power 1500 RPM- Below 110 Flaps 10 - 85 KIAS
5. Base - Below 105 Flaps 20 – 75 KIAS
6. Final – Below 105 Flaps 30 – 61 KIAS
7. Adjust Pitch, Power, and Trim to allow for a stabilized approach
8. Close throttle slowly during flare-touchdown on intended touchdown point with little or
no floating
9. Prevent nose wheel from slamming onto runway
10. Retract flaps after touchdown
11. Simulate and announce “Max Braking” for training and check ride purposes
NORMAL TAKE
OFF
Normal Take Off
Objective: To depart an airport during normal or crosswind conditions with more
than adequate clearance of obstacles on departure
Practical Private SEL: Vy +10/-5 Knots
Test Comm. SEL: Vy ±5 Knots
Standards CFI SEL: Vy ±5 Knots
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed Liftoff: 55 KIAS
Climb 74KIAS
Procedure
1. Crew Brief Complete
2. Flaps 0
3. Use all available runway
4. VR- 55 KIAS
5. Climb 74 KIAS
6. Climb Check if exiting traffic pattern through 1000 AGL
NORMAL/CROSSWIND
LANDING
Normal/Crosswind Landing
Objective: To arrive at an airport and land safely where there is limited length of
runway and/or obstacles on approach
Practical Private SEL: VREF +10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor)
Test Comm. SEL: VREF +10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor)
Standards CFI SEL: VREF +10/-5 Knots (Plus Wind Factor)
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed 65 KIAS Downwind: 85 KIAS
Base: 75
Final: 70
Procedure
1. Approach Brief Complete
2. Pre-Landing Checklist Complete 5 nm prior
3. Downwind-100 KIAS
4. Abeam Numbers-Power 1500 RPM- Below 110 Flaps 10 - 85 KIAS
5. Base - Below 105 Flaps 20 – 75 KIAS
6. Final – Below 105 Flaps 30 – 70 KIAS
7. Adjust Pitch, Power, and Trim to allow for a stabilized approach
8. Close throttle slowly during flare-touchdown on intended touchdown point with little or
no floating
9. Prevent nose wheel from slamming onto runway
CHANDELLES
Chandelles
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to
chandelles
Practical Private SEL: Not Applicable
Test Comm. SEL: Bank Angle Approx 30 degrees, completes rollout ±10 above stall
Standards CFI SEL: Bank Angle Approx 30 degrees, completes rollout ±10 above stall
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 1500’ 3000’
Speed
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. 100 KIAS (Approx 2200 RPM) Maintain Altitude
4. Choose a reference point off wind
5. Establish / Maintain 30 degrees bank
6. Full Throttle –Gradually increase pitch to attain approx. 10-12 degrees pitch up at 90
degree point
- 1st 90Bank = Constant 30
Pitch= Gradually increasing to approx 10-12 degrees
- 2nd 90 Bank=Gradually decreasing to no bank at 180 degree point
Pitch= Constant approx 10-12 degrees
7. 180 degree point-wings level-minimum controllable airspeed
8. Accelerate while maintain level flight
9. Cruise checklist
LAZY EIGHTS
Lazy Eights
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to
Lazy eights
Practical Private SEL: Not Applicable
Test Comm. SEL: 30º Bank Steepest Point, 180º points-±100ft, Airspeed ±10
Knots, Heading ±10º
Standards CFI SEL: 30º Bank Steepest Point, 180º points-±100ft, Airspeed ±10
Knots, Heading ±10º
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 1500’ 3000’
Speed 100 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. 100 KIAS
4. Choose a reference point off the wing
5. Simultaneously increase pitch and bank (slowly)
6. 45 point-15 pitch up and 15 bank (Max pitch up attitude)
7. Reduce pitch and increase bank
8. 90 point-level pitch -30 bank (Max pitch up altitude)
9. Continue reducing pitch and reduce bank
10. 135 point-15 pitch down-15 bank
11. 180 point-level flight-entry airspeed and altitude
12. Repeat in opposite direction
13. Cruise Checklist
STEEP SPIRALS
Steep Spirals
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to
Steep Spirals
Practical Private SEL: Not Available
Test Comm. SEL: Bank not to exceed 60º, Heading ±10, Airspeed ±10
Standards CFI SEL: Bank not to exceed 60º, Heading ±10, Airspeed ±10
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 3500’
Speed 80 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Choose visual reference point
4. Reduce throttle to idle
5. Track at least three constant radius circles around reference point
6. Airspeed-constant
7. Bank angle-adjust for winds-not to exceed 60 bank
8. Clear engine once every 360 turn
9. Recover-roll out on specified heading (visual reference)
10. Cruise checklist
EIGHTS ON
PYLONS
Eights On Pylons
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to
Eights On Pylons
Practical Private SEL: Not Available
Test Comm. SEL: Bank angle of approx 30º to 40º at steepest point
Standards CFI SEL: Bank angle of approx 30º to 40º at steepest point
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude Enter Pivotal Altitude
(Approx 900’)
Speed 100 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Select a suitable area, where if an engine failure were to occur a safe landing can be
made
4. Select two pylons to allow for minimal time spent wings level between the two
5. Enter maneuver on 45 midpoint downwind
6. Apply appropriate pitch corrections to compensate for changes in GS and;
7. To maintain line of sight reference with pylon (Pitch forward if point moves toward nose
and pitch back if point moves toward tail)
8. Begin rollout to allow the airplane to proceed diagonally between the pylons at 45 angle
9. Begin second turn in the opposite direction of the first
10. Exit maneuver on entry heading
11. Cruise Checklist
TURNS AROUND A
POINT
Turns Around A Point
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to
Turns Around A Point
Practical Private SEL: Altitude ±100 feet, Airspeed ±10
Test Comm. SEL: Not Available
Standards CFI SEL: Not Available
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 600’ 1000’
Speed 100 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Select a suitable area, where if an engine failure were to occur a safe landing can be
made
4. 100 KIAS
5. Enter Maneuver Downwind
6. Maintain selected reference point by applying adequate wind drift correction and
appropriate bank angle (not to exceed 45 degrees) with varying groundspeed
7. Exit maneuver downwind
8. Cruise Checklist
S-TURNS
S-Turns
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to S-
Turns
Practical Private SEL: Altitude ±100 feet, Airspeed ±10
Test Comm. SEL: Not Available
Standards CFI SEL: Not Available
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 600’ 1000’
Speed 100 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Select a suitable area, where if an engine failure were to occur a safe landing can be
made
4. 100 KIAS
5. Enter maneuver downwind and select a suitable reference line that is perpendicular to
the downwind flight path
6. Once crossing the reference line, make a 180 degree turn in the opposite direction,
while applying the necessary wind-drift correction and bank angle (varies with GS)
7. Cross the reference line 180 degrees in the opposite direction wings level
8. Repeat again in the opposite direction
9. Distances on both sides of the reference line should be uniform
10. Cruise Checklist
RECTANGULAR
COURSE
Rectangular Course
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to
Rectangular Course
Practical Private SEL: Altitude ±100 feet, Airspeed ±10
Test Comm. SEL: Not Available
Standards CFI SEL: Not Available
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude 600’ 1000’
Speed 100 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Select a suitable area, where if an engine failure were to occur a safe landing can be
made
4. 100 KIAS
5. Enter maneuver 45 degrees to the downwind
6. During the rectangular course maneuver ensure adequate wind-drift correction during
straight and turning flight to maintain a constant ground track around the rectangular
reference area. Apply necessary bank angle not to exceed 45 degrees
7. Exit 45 degrees on the downwind leg
8. Complete the cruise checklist
GO-
AROUND/REJECTED
LANDING
Go-Around/Rejected Landing
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to a
Go-Around/Rejected Landing
Practical Private SEL: Vy +10/-5 Knots
Test Comm. SEL: Vy ±5 Knots
Standards CFI SEL: Vy ±5 Knots
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed 62 KIAS
Procedure
1. Apply full power
2. Flaps 20
3. Climb 62 KIAS
4. Positive Rate Flaps 10
5. VY (74KIAS)-Flaps 0
6. Sidestep Left or Right – Announce intentions to ATC or CTAF
Emergency Descent
Emergency Descent
Objective: To demonstrate and exhibit the knowledge of the elements related to a
Emergency Descent
Practical Private SEL: Recognizes situations where an emergency descent is needed,
Establishes appropriate airspeed and configuration, Maintains
positive load factors
Test Comm. SEL: Recognizes situations where an emergency descent is needed,
Establishes appropriate airspeed and configuration, Maintains
positive load factors
Standards CFI SEL: Recognizes situations where an emergency descent is needed,
Establishes appropriate airspeed and configuration, Maintains
positive load factors
Restrictions Minimum Optimum Maximum
Altitude
Speed 129 KIAS
Procedure
1. Pre-Landing Checklist
2. Clearing Turns
3. Power Idle
4. Decrease pitch, establish 129 KIAS
5. Bank 30 degrees left or right
6. Level off at desired altitude (approx 200 ft prior)
7. Cruise Checklist
