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HASELL Check

 

AIR EXERCISE  show boundaries of the LFA.

 

Poor viz configuration (70 knots flaps 20˚),

throttle friction nut loose.

Trim for S+L. 

Note make sure student doesn’t set up into poor vis until at desired alt.

 

INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT 

 

Assess height by ref to the ground

Instruments, ASI, Alt, Ball, T’s and P’s (one instrument and eyes outside)

 

Medium Turns 30˚ AoB                     

 

Patter             Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure

                        Adjust Power for 70 knots

                        LAI – note nose attitude

                        Roll out - Power out

Teach

                                                                                                                       

Steep Turns 45˚ AoB             

 

Patter             Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure

                        Adjust Power for 70 knots

                        LAI – note nose attitude

                        Roll out - Power out

Teach

 

Line Reversal, Into wind, Steep Turn, Keep Feature in Sight

 

Patter             Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure

                        Adjust Power for 70 knots

                        LAI – note nose attitude

                        Roll out power out

Teach

 

Coastal Reversal, Assess wind, adjust turn out, steep turn initially, reduce AoB once you can make it back               

 

Patter             Roll – Balance – Inc Power – Inc Back Pressure

                        Adjust Power for 70 knots

                        LAI – note nose attitude

                        Reduce AoB if able

                        Roll out power out

 

Teach