CESSNA 172 N MANEUVER GUIDE

*Disclaimer: This guide is to be used as reference only and does not preclude checklist
usage, pilot operating handbook or flight instruction*
**Verbal callouts will be indicated through italicized text. Ex: “Gauges Green, Airspeed Alive”

Commercial ACS Subjects

1. Normal Takeoff and Climb
2. Normal Approach and Landing
3. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL)
4. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL)
5. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL)
6. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL)
7. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL)
8. Go-Around/Rejected Landing
9. Steep Turns
10. Steep Spiral (ASEL)
11. Chandelles (ASEL)
12. Lazy Eights (ASEL)
13. Eights on Pylons (ASEL)
14. Slow Flight
15. Power-Off Stalls
16. Power-On Stalls
17. Accelerated Stalls
18. Emergency Descent
19. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL)

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Normal Takeoff: Callouts
1. Takeoff Checklist
2. Perform Radio Communications
3. Line-Up on Runway “Runway …”
4. Full Power (Right rudder as needed) “Gauges green, airspeed alive”
5. Rotate at 55 KIAS “Rotate”
6. Pitch for Vy (73 KIAS, approximately 10° pitch)
7. Perform Climb/Cruise checklist when appropriate

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS

Normal Landing
1. Complete an Descent Checklist prior to pattern entry
2. Before Landing Checklist
3. Downwind: 1900-2100RPM; 90 KIAS
4. Abeam TD Point (or 3nm final): 1500RPM; 10° Flaps; 85 KIAS
5. Base (or 2nm final): 20° Flaps; 75 KIAS
6. Final (or 1nm final): 30°; 65 KIAS (*note add ½ gust factor)
7. Close Throttle prior to touchdown, maintain positive pitch attitude

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

TD Point: -0/+400 FT
Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS
TD Point: -0/+200 FT

Go-Around/Rejected Landing
8. Advance the throttles to full power.
9. Pitch up for a climb-pitch attitude
10. Establish 59 Vx or 73 Vy.
11. Retract flaps
12. Re-adjust trim
13. Side-step the runway
14. Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS

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Short Field Takeoff Callouts
1. Flaps 10°
2. Takeoff Checklist
3. Perform Radio Communications
4. Line-Up on Runway using max available runway “Runway …”
5. Hold Brakes, Apply Full Power (Right rudder as needed); “Gauges green”
release brakes “Airspeed alive”
6. Elevator slightly tail low, lift off at 55 KIAS allow airplane to fly off “Rotate”
runway
7. Pitch for 59 KIAS until over 50’ obstacle “55, Vx, flaps 10”
8. Pitch for Vy 73KIAS when clear of obstacles “200, Vy, flaps 0”
9. Above 200ft, Raise flaps
10. Perform Climb/Cruise checklist when appropriate

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS

Short Field Landing

1. Complete an descent Checklist prior to pattern entry
2. Before Landing Checklist
3. Downwind 1900-2100RPM; 90 KIAS
4. Abeam TD Point (or 3nm final): 1500RPM; 10° Flaps; 85 KIAS
5. Base (or 2nm final): 20° Flaps; 75 KIAS
6. Final (or 1nm final): 30° Flaps; 65 KIAS
7. Short Final 61 KIAS (to prevent floating *note add ½ gust factor)
8. Close Throttle ~200ft prior to desired TD Point to minimize float, land on TD Point
9. Slowly bring nose to the runway, apply maximum braking.

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

TD Point: -0/+200 FT
Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS
TD Point: -0/+100 FT

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Soft Field Takeoff Callouts
1. Flaps 10°
2. Takeoff Checklist
3. Perform Radio Communications
4. Line-Up on Runway with FULL Aft Elevator “Runway …”
5. Apply Full Power (Right rudder and relief of some back “Gauges green, Airspeed
pressure may be needed to prevent tail strike) alive”
6. Lift off at lowest possible airspeed
7. Promptly reduce pitch to maintain within 1/2 wingspan of
the ground (Ground Effect)
8. Accelerate to Vx 59 KIAS
9. Initiate climb at Vx 59 KIAS while accelerating to Vy 73 “Vx, climb”
KIAS
10. Above 200ft, Raise flaps “200, Vy, flaps 0”
11. Perform Climb/Cruise checklist when appropriate

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS

Soft Field Landing

1. Complete an Approach Checklist prior to pattern entry
2. Before Landing Checklist
3. Downwind 1900-2100RPM; 90 KIAS
4. Abeam Touch down Point (or 3nm final): 1500RPM; 10° Flaps; 85 KIAS
5. Base (or 2nm final): 20° Flaps; 75 KIAS
6. Final (or 1nm final): 30° Flaps; 65 KIAS
7. Transition the airplane attitude to ensure a soft touchdown, throttle at or near idle
8. Slowly increase back pressure to full elevator authority (DO NOT tail strike)
9. Maintain back pressure until off “soft” surface

Private Standards Airspeed: -5/+10 KIAS

Commercial Standards Airspeed: ±5 KIAS

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Slow Flight
1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Reduce throttle to 1700 RPM (maintain altitude)
3. Incrementally add flaps; verify landing configuration
4. Slow to just above stall horn (~50 KIAS depending on weight)
5. Pitch for Speed, Power for Altitude (significant power increase may be necessary)
6. Perform level flight, turns, climbs and descents as required (apply necessary rudder)
7. Recovery: Reduce AoA and apply Full Power, Flaps 20°
8. Level and accelerate to Vx 59 or Vy 73, Flaps 10°
9. At Vy 73 KIAS and Positive Rate, Flaps 0°
10. Return to starting altitude
11. Perform Cruise checklist when appropriate

Private Standards Airspeed: -0/+10 KIAS

Heading: ±10°
Altitude: ±100 FT
Specified Bank: ±10°

Commercial Standards Airspeed: -0/+5 KIAS

Heading: ±10°
Altitude: ±50 FT
Specified Bank: ±5°

Power-Off Stall (Stall can be to first indication or full)

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL)
3. Reduce throttle to 1500 RPM (maintain altitude)
4. Incrementally add flaps; verify landing configuration
5. Initiate stabilized descent @ 60 KIAS
6. Throttle idle, increase pitch to maintain altitude (apply necessary rudder)
7. At stall/buffet/horn: Reduce AoA and apply Full Power, Flaps 20°
8. Level and accelerate to Vx 59 or Vy 73, Flaps 10°
9. At Vy 73 KIAS and Positive Rate, Flaps 0°
10. Return to starting altitude
11. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate
Private Standards Heading: ±10°
Specified Bank( if any): ±10°
Heading: ±10°
Commercial Standards
Specified Bank( if any): ±5°

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Power On Stall (Stall can be to first indication or full)
1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL)
3. Reduce throttle to 1500RPM (maintain altitude) to slow to Vr 55KIAS
4. Verify Takeoff Configuration
5. Increase Pitch (20-25°) & Power simultaneously (apply necessary rudder)
6. At stall/buffet/horn: Reduce AoA to horizon
7. Accelerate to Vx 59 KIAS or Vy 73 KIAS (as necessary)
8. climb to starting altitude or momentarily if above
9. Perform Climb/Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Private Standards Heading: ±10°

Specified Bank( if any): ±10°

Commercial Standards Heading: ±10°

Specified Bank( if any): ±5°

Steep Turns
1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Reduce throttle to 2200 RPM, Slow to 97 KIAS
3. Choose visual waypoint
4. Roll into Bank 45° Private, 50° Commercial with Aileron AND Rudder, Maintain
Altitude and Airspeed (add elevator/trim as necessary)
5. Increase to 2400 RPM
6. Roll out 20-25° ahead of entry heading with Aileron AND Rudder
7. Verify clear of traffic and roll into opposite direction turn. (smoothly and immediately
for commercial)
8. Roll out 15-20° ahead of entry heading
9. Cruise checklist when appropriate

Private and Commercial Airspeed: ±10 KIAS

Heading: ±10°
Standards Altitude: ±100 FT
Bank: ±5°

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Power Off 180 (Commercial Only)
1. Complete an Approach Checklist prior to pattern entry
2. Before Landing Checklist - Select Touch down Point
3. Abeam Touch down Point, throttle smoothly to idle, slow to Vg 65 KIAS
4. Configure aircraft and manage airspeed as necessary:
Anticipate earlier turn if in windy conditions
Flaps may be increased on approach to steepen descent
Forward slip may be used to steepen descent
5. Aim 100-200ft prior to Touch down point (go around may be initiated if necessary)
6. Land with no sideload and proper pitch attitude (crosswind correction as necessary)

Commercial Standards TD Point: -0/+200 FT

Accelerated Stall (Commercial Only)

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Reduce throttle to 1500RPM
3. Slow to 60 KIAS (Use pitch to hold Altitude)
4. Power idle, Bank to 45° and add extensive back pressure
5. At first indication: Reduce AoA, apply Full Power and Level Wings
6. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Complete no lower than 3000

Commercial Standards AGL

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Steep Spiral (Commercial Only)
1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Establish flight path into Upwind
3. Select ground reference point
4. When directly over the point, reduce power to idle and slow to 65 KIAS
5. Adjust bank as necessary to keep point at a fixed distance up to 60° Bank
6. After completion of each 360° turn Clear Engine (power to 2000rpms momentarily)
7. Exit maneuver on specified heading, resume normal cruise
8. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Commercial Bank: not to exceed 60°

Standards Airspeed: ±10 KIAS
Specified Heading: ±10°
Complete no lower than 1500 AGL

8’s on Pylon (Commercial Only)

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Establish flight path 45° left of downwind (bug entry heading)
3. Throttle to 2300RPM, Airspeed to 97 KIAS
4. Establish Pivotal Altitude= GS x 2/ 11.3= PA
5. Select ground reference point (road, barn, small pond)
6. Begin bank when point is abeam wing (no more than 40°)
7. Use pitch to maintain point on reference line (pitch smoothly)
8. After completion of a left 270° turn maintain straight and level flight
9. After 5-7 seconds, perform steps 4-7 to the right
10. Roll out on bugged heading
11. Perform Climb/Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Commercial Standards Bank: Not to exceed 40°

Avoid Slips and Skids

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Chandelle (Commercial Only)
1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Throttle to 2300RPM, Airspeed to 95 KIAS
3. Select 90° Reference
4. Bank 30° then apply Full Power
5. Slowly increase pitch to 15-17° (should reach max pitch and hold at 90° point)
6. Maintain pitch and slowly reduce bank angle to be at 0° at 180° point
7. Slowly reduce pitch to maintain level flight and accelerate to cruise
8. Repeat steps 3-6 to the right (If asked to demonstrate to right)
9. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate
Commercial Standards Heading: 180° ±10
Airspeed: Just above stall;
Maintain momentarily while
avoiding stall

Lazy Eight (Commercial Only)

1. Perform Pre-Maneuver Checklist
2. Select 45°,90° and 135° References
3. Verify configuration (maintain altitude, 97 KIAS and power 2300RPM)
4. Increase pitch & bank 1-2° per second (up to ~17° and speed should be near
60KIAS)
45°: 15° bank & max pitch up
5. Relieve back pressure, increase bank
90°: 30° bank, level pitch
6. Increase back pressure slowly (maintain nose low attitude), reduce bank
135°: 15° bank & max pitch down
7. Level off @ 180° from start at entry altitude, airspeed and reciprocal heading
8. Repeat steps 4-7 to the Other direction smoothly and immediately
9. Perform Cruise Checklist when appropriate

Commercial Standards Bank: Approx 30° at Steepest

At 180° Point:
Airspeed: ±10 KIAS
Heading: ±10°
Altitude: ±100 FT

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Emergency Descent (ASEL)
1. Clear the area.
2. Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the
scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in Pilot's Operating Handbook
(POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for the emergency descent.
3. Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth
recovery.
4. Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the
descent.
5. Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude ±100
feet.
6. Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
7. Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM),
as appropriate.

Standards between 30° to 45°

Maintain +0/-10 Knots
Level off at +/- 100 feet from
specified altitude.

Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL)

1. Airspeed – Adjust pitch with 3 turns nose up trim to hold 65KIAS.
2. Best place to land – selects best site considering length, obstructions, surface, wind
direction. If high, spiral down over approach end. If not, fly modified pattern.
3. Checklist: Fuel shutoff valve
– ON, Mixture
– RICH Throttle
– FULL Carb Heat
– ON Mags
– CHECK LEFT AND RIGHT
4. Declare – Transponder – 7700, Current frequency or 121.5, Mayday X 3.
5. Exit- Just prior to landing-
Fuel shutoff Valve- OFF
Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF
Mags – OFF
Master switch – OFF (if you don’t need radio, flaps or lights for landing)
Doors – POP OPEN
Execute soft field landing

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