Cessna 152 User manual

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Cessna 152
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This manual is to be utilized in conjunction with the manufacturers approved
POH/AFM and the Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A). This manual
should be used as a reference for approximate power settings and Leading Edge
Aviation standard procedures. Adjustments in suggested power settings may be
required to attain desired speeds. This manual should be used for training
purposes only and final authority will be with the Pilot in Command.
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Standardization Manual
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Cessna 152 1

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Normal Takeoff and Climb
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Objective: To develop the students ability to safely take the aircraft off the
ground and depart to take off area during normal conditions.
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Procedure:
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1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Taxi onto the runway, aligning the nose wheel with the centerline.
3. Apply full throttle.
4. Maintain directional control with rudder pedals.
5. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, airspeed is alive, _____ RPM.”
6. Rotate at 50 KIAS.
7. Pitch for 70 KIAS with reference to the natural horizon.
8. Maintain an initial climb speed of 70 KIAS.
9. To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the
direction of the traffic pattern.
10. At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.
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Cessna 152 2

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Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
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Objective: To develop the students ability to safely take the aircraft off the
ground and depart the takeoff area during crosswind conditions.
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Procedure:
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1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Taxi onto the runway, aligning the aircraft with the centerline.
3. Apply FULL ailerons into the wind with the elevator placed in the neutral
position.
4. Apply full throttle.
5. Maintain directional control with the rudder pedals.
6. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, airspeed is alive, _____ RPM.”
7. Adjust the ailerons to keep wings level during the ground role.
8. Rotate firmly at 50 KIAS.*
9. Establish a wind correction angle in order to maintain a ground track which
is aligned with the runway centerline.
10. Pitch for 70 KIAS with reference to the natural horizon.
11. Maintain an initial climb speed of 70 KIAS.
12. To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the
direction of the traffic pattern.
13. At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.
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Cessna 152 3

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Short Field Takeoff and Climb
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Objective: To teach the student to obtain maximum performance during the
takeoff phase so as to minimize runway length required for takeoff.
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Procedure:
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1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Set flaps to 10°.
3. Taxi onto the runway, aligning the nose wheel with the centerline.
4. Hold the brakes firmly to prevent the aircraft from rolling.
5. Smoothly apply full throttle and lean for max RPM.
6. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, _____ RPM.”
7. Smoothly release the brakes and announce “Airspeed is alive.”
8. Maintain directional control with rudder pedals.
9. Lift off at 50 KIAS.
10. Pitch up to maintain 54 KIAS until obstacles are cleared.
11. After obstacle clearance is assured, pitch for an attitude which will allow
the aircraft to accelerate to either Vx or Vy as appropriate and retract the
flaps as the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS.
12. To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the
direction of the traffic pattern.
13. At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.
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Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
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Objective: To obtain maximum performance when taking off from other than a
smooth, hard surfaced runway.
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Procedure:
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1. Visually note wind direction and speed.
2. Set flaps to 10°.
3. Taxi onto the runway while holding full aft elevator.
4. Minimize brake usage while aligning the nose wheel with the centerline.
5. Smoothly apply full throttle without stopping.
6. Maintain directional control with rudder pedals.
7. Announce “Engine instruments in the green, airspeed is alive, _____ RPM.”
8. As the nose wheel comes off the ground, adjust pitch attitude as
necessary to keep the nose gear just clear of the runway surface.
9. As the main wheels lift off, lower the pitch to a level flight attitude to stay in
ground effect.
10. Accelerate to 55 KIAS and set the pitch to approximate Vx or Vy climb
attitude as appropriate and accelerate to Vx or Vy.
11. Retract flaps after obstacle clearance is assured and pitch for an attitude
which will allow the aircraft to accelerate to Vy.
12. To depart the pattern, continue straight out, or exit with a 45° turn in the
direction of the traffic pattern.
13. At 1000’ AGL, complete the climb checklist.
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Traffic Pattern Operations
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Objective: To develop the ability to conduct safe and efficient arrival and
departure procedures that uncontrolled airports.
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Procedure:
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1. Complete the Descent Checklist.
2. Determine the active runway and estimate the crosswind component.
3. Pattern altitude must be established at least 2 miles prior to entering the
downwind.
4. Slow the aircraft to 90 KIAS (approximately 2200 RPM).
5. Establish a 45° entry to the midpoint of the downwind leg.
6. Adjust speed and course as appropriate to maintain proper spacing from
aircraft already established in the traffic pattern.
7. Turn downwind at approximately 1/2 to 1 mile from the active runway.
8. Prior to midfield, perform the Before Landing checklist.
9. When abeam the point of intended landing, reduce the throttle to 2000
RPM, turn carburetor heat ON, set flaps to 10°, and adjust the pitch
attitude to maintain a 80 KIAS descent.
10. When the touchdown point is positioned 45° behind the wing of the
aircraft, turn onto the base leg and lower the flaps to 20° while maintaining
a 70 KIAS descent.
11. Turn onto the final leg with the airplane aligned on the runway centerline
and lower the flaps as appropriate.
12. Refer to the appropriate landing procedure.
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Clearing Procedure
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Objective: To teach the students to exercise conscientious and continuous
surveillance of the airspace in which the airplane is being operated and
configure the aircraft for maneuvering flight.
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Procedure:
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First 90° clearing turn:
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1. Visually scan the area to the left and right of the aircraft.
2. Pick a visual landmark off the wing tip in the direction of turn to roll out on.
3. Raise the wing in the desired direction of the turn, announce clear left/right
(as appropriate), and enter a 30° bank in that direction.
4. Continuously scan the area ABOVE, BELOW, and AHEAD of the flight
path.
5. After 90° of turn is completed, roll out wings level on your selected
landmark.
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Second 90° clearing turn:
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6. Visually scan the area to the left and right of the aircraft.
7. Pick a visual landmark off the wing tip in the direction of turn to roll out on.
8. Raise the wing in the opposite direction of the turn, announce clear
left/right (as appropriate), and enter a 30° bank in that direction as the first
90° of heading change.
9. Continuously scan the area ABOVE, BELOW, and AHEAD of the flightpath.
10. After 90° of turn is completed, roll out wings level on your selected
landmark.
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Cessna 152 7

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Maneuvering During Slow Flight
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Objective: To teach the student to recognize changes in aircraft flight
characteristics and control effectiveness at critically slow airspeeds in various
configurations.
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Procedure:
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1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 2000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Reduce power to 1500 RPM and turn carburetor heat ON.
4. Pick a visual reference point to assist in maintaining heading.
5. Below 85 KIAS, extend flaps to full.
6. When the airspeed is approximately 10 KIAS above the target airspeed,
add power.
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Configuration
Target Speed
Power Setting*
Cruise
40 KIAS
1900 RPM
Landing
35 KIAS
2500 RPM
*Power settings may vary based upon aircraft loading and density altitude.
7. Maintain target airspeed +5 KIAS, -0 KIAS.
8. Turns, climbs, and descents should be practiced.
9. To recover:
a. Smoothly apply full power and apply rudder smoothly to maintain
heading and coordination.
b. Turn carburetor heat OFF.
c. Adjust the pitch and trim accordingly to maintain altitude.
d. Retract the flaps to 20°.
e. As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS, retract the flaps.
10. After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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Steep Turns
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Objective: To develop smoothness, coordination, orientation, division of
attention, and control techniques while executed high-performance turns.
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Procedure:
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1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 2000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Pick a visual reference point to assist in maintaining heading.
4. Perform this maneuver at or below maneuvering speed.
a. 2200 RPM should yield approximately 90 KIAS.
5. Note the pitch attitude for level flight.
6. Roll into the specified bank angle (Private 45°, Commercial 50°).
7. As the aircraft rolls through 30° of bank:
a. Add power to maintain airspeed.
b. Increase back pressure to maintain altitude.
c. Note the position of the nose relative to the horizon.
8. Trim should be used to relieve back pressure.
9. Begin rolling out of your turn approximately 1/2 the bank angle before your
reference point.
10. As the aircraft rolls through 30° of bank:
a. Reduce the power to maintain airspeed (2200 RPM)
b. Decrease back pressure to maintain altitude.
11. Repeat steps 6-10 for the turn in the opposite direction.
12. After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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Note: Private Pilots do not need to connect the first and second turn. The first turn may
be made after which, the student may take time to set up for the second turn.
Commercial pilots must complete the second turn immediately after the first.
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Cessna 152 9

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Power-Off Stall
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Objective: To teach the student to recognize the indications of an imminent or
full stall during power off situations and to make prompt, positive, and effective
recoveries with a minimum loss of altitude.
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Procedure:
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1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery is completed at or above 2000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Pick a visual reference point to assist in maintaining heading.
4. Reduce power to 1500 RPM and turn carburetor heat ON.
5. Below 85 KIAS, extend flaps to full.
a. Adjust pitch to maintain altitude as flaps are extended.
6. Maintain altitude until 60 KIAS and then establish a stabilized descent
attitude at 60 KIAS.
7. Reduce power to idle while increasing pitch to Vy attitude.
8. Announce each of the three indications of a stall.
9. At the stall:
a. Verbally announce the stall.
b. Lower the pitch attitude sufficiently to break the stall.
c. Use the rudder to maintain directional control.
d. Maintain neutral ailerons.
e. Add full power and turn carburetor heat OFF.
f. Set flaps to 20°.
10. Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an
increase in airspeed to Vy.
11. As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS, retract the flaps.
12. Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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Note: This maneuver should be practiced at bank angles of 0-20°.
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