Cessna 177RG0073, Owner'S Manual

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CROSSWIND LANDINGS.
When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap setting
required for the field length. Although the crab or combination
method of drift correction may be used, the wing-low method gives
the best control. After touchdown, hold a straight course with the
steerable nose wheel and occasional braking if necessary.
The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent upon
pilot capability rather than airplane limitations. With average pilot
technique, direct crosswinds of 15 knots can be handled with safety.
BALKED LANDING (GO-AROUND).
In a balked landing (go-around) climb, apply full throttle and 2700
RPM smoothly, and reduce wing flaps promptly to 20°. Upon
reaching an airspeed of approximately 65 kts, flaps should be slowly
retracted to the full up position.
If obstacles are immediately ahead during the go-around, the
landing gear should be left down and the wing flaps should be left at
20° until obstacles are cleared. At field elevations above 3000 feet,
the mixture should be leaned for maximum power.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION.
STARTING.
Prior to starting on a cold morning, it is advisable to pull the
propeller through several times by hand to "break loose" or "limber"
the oil, thus conserving battery energy.
NOTE
When pulling the propeller through by hand,
treat it as if the ignition switch is turned on. A
loose or broken ground wire on either magneto
could cause the engine to fire.
In extremely cold (0°F and lower) weather, the use of an external
pre-heater and an external power source are recommended whenever
possible to obtain positive starting and to reduce wear and abuse to
the engine and the electrical system. Pre-heat will thaw the oil
trapped in the oil cooler, which probably will be congealed prior to
starting in extremely cold temperatures. When using an external
power source, the position of the master switch is important. Refer to
Section VII, paragraph GROUND SERVICE PLUG RECEPTACLE,
for operating details.
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