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  • Chapter 15: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes › Operational Considerations

    firefighting and agricultural application require maneuvering close to the ground while operating at or near flight idle. Although smooth power applications are still the rule, the pilot should be aware that a greater physical movement of the power levers ... last 30 percent of engine rpm represents the majority of the engine thrust. Below that setting, the application of power has very little effect…

  • Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) › Power

    ground has inertia that needs to be overcome, and sufficient power is needed to stop the descent. The application of power is smooth, as well as positive. Abrupt movements of the throttle in some airplanes cause the engine to falter ... Carburetor heat is turned off to obtain maximum power, as applicable. Attitude A pilot executing a go-around needs to accept the fact that an airplane cannot fly below stall speed, and it cannot climb below minimum power required speed…

  • Chapter 5: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training › Stalls › Elevator Trim Stall

    happen when the pilot applies full power for a go-around without maintaining positive control of the airplane. [Figure 5-14] This is a demonstration-only maneuver; only flight instructor applicants may be required to perform it on a practical ... trim set for a normal landing approach glide at idle power. The demonstration shows the importance of making smooth power applications, overcoming strong trim forces, maintaining positive control of the airplane to hold safe flight attitudes, and using proper…

  • Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Intentional Slips

    Delay in initiating a go-around. 4. Failure to apply maximum allowable power in a timely manner. 5. Abrupt power application. 6. Improper pitch attitude. 7. Failure to configure the airplane appropriately. 8. Attempting to climb out of ground effect…

  • Chapter 13: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes › Engine Inoperative Approach and Landing

    available. Slightly steeper approaches may be acceptable. However, a long, flat, low approach should be avoided. Large, sudden power applications or reductions should also be avoided. Maintain VYSE until the landing is assured, then slow ... airplane should remain in trim throughout. The pilot should be prepared, however, for a rudder trim change as the power of the operating engine is reduced to idle in the round out just prior to touchdown. With drag from only…

  • Chapter 3: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Glides › Gliding Turns

    should be applied as the 10 percent lead value appears on the altimeter. This allows a slow but positive power application to maintain or increase airspeed while the pilot raises the nose to stop the descent and re-trims…