New Hampshire CAP
C-182T Profiles Guide
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Revision 0, March 2011
Cessna 182T Normal Landing
1. 45 Degree Entry
a. Descend to Traffic Pattern altitude
b. Airspeed slowing to 90 KIAS
c. Pre-landing checklist - COMPLETE
2. Downwind
a. Airspeed 90 KIAS (16-18” MP)
b. Abeam Landing point
i. Reduce Power (12-15” MP)
ii. Pitch – Lower Nose
iii. Flaps – 10 Degrees
3. Base
1. Airspeed – 80 KIAS (12-15” MP)
2. Flaps – 20 Degrees
4. Final
a.
Airspeed – 70 KIAS (12-15” MP)
b. FLAPS – 40 degrees if desired (3/4 mile
& 300 AGL)
c. TRIM – 70 KIAS
5. Touch Down
a. Elevator Control –Slowly release back
pressure
b. Brakes – APPLY AS NEEDED
NOTE: If landing with 20 degrees of flaps use 10-
12” MP
NOTE: Gusty and/or strong crosswinds may require
partial flaps and increase airspeed by ½ the gust
factor.
