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CESSNA
MODEL 172S
SHORT FIELD LANDING
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
For a short .field landing in smooth air conditions, make an
approach at 61 KIAS with 30° flaps using enough power to control
the glide path. (Slightly higher approach speeds should be used
under turbulent air conditions.) After all approach obstacles are
cleared, progressively reduce power and maintain the approach
speed by lowering the nose of the airplane. Touchdown should 'be
made with power off and on the main wheels first. Immediately after
touchdown, lower the nose wheel and apply heavy braking as
required. For .maximum brake effectiveness, retract the flaps, hold
the control wheel full back, and apply maximum brake pressure
without sliding thetires.
CROSSWIND LANDING
When landing in' a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap
setting required for the field length, If flap settings greater than 20°
are 'used
in sideslips with full rudder deflection, some elevator
oscillation may be felt, at normal approach speeds. However, this
does not affect' control' of 'the airplane. Although 'the crab or ..
combination method of drift correction may be used, the wing low
method gives the best co~trol. AftE;lr touchdown, hold a 'straight
course with the steerable nose wheel, and occasional braking if
necessary.
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The maximum 'allowable crosswi~d velocity is dependent upon
pilot capability as well.as airplane' limitations. Operation in direct
crosswinds of 15 knots has been demonstrated.
BALKED LANDING
In,a balked landing (go-around) 'climb, 'reduce the flap ,setting to
20
0
immediately after full power is applied. If obstacles must be
cleared during the go-around climb, reduce the wing flap setting to
'10
0
andmain'iain a safe airspeed until the obstacles 'are cleared.
Above 3000 feet, lea'n the mixture tei 'obtain maximum RPM. After
clearing any obstacl.es; the flaps may be retracted as the airplane
accele'rates to the' normal flaps up climb speed.
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