Cessna 152 User manual
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Cessna 152
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.
Standardization Manual
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Normal Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To develop the students ability to safely take the aircraft off the
ground and depart to take off area during normal conditions.
Procedure:
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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Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To develop the students ability to safely take the aircraft off the
ground and depart the takeoff area during crosswind conditions.
Procedure:
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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Short Field Takeoff and Climb
Objective: To teach the student to obtain maximum performance during the
takeoff phase so as to minimize runway length required for takeoff.
Procedure:
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 Vx or Vy 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
Objective: To obtain maximum performance when taking off from other than a
smooth, hard surfaced runway.
Procedure:
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 Vx or Vy climb
attitude as appropriate and accelerate to Vx or Vy.
11. Retract flaps after obstacle clearance is assured and pitch for an attitude
which will allow the aircraft to accelerate to Vy.
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
Objective: To develop the ability to conduct safe and efficient arrival and
departure procedures that uncontrolled airports.
Procedure:
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
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.
Procedure:
First 90° clearing turn:
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.
Second 90° clearing turn:
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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Maneuvering During Slow Flight
Objective: To teach the student to recognize changes in aircraft flight
characteristics and control effectiveness at critically slow airspeeds in various
configurations.
Procedure:
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.
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
Objective: To develop smoothness, coordination, orientation, division of
attention, and control techniques while executed high-performance turns.
Procedure:
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.
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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Power-Off Stall
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.
Procedure:
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 Vy 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 Vy.
11. As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS, retract the flaps.
12. Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.
Note: This maneuver should be practiced at bank angles of 0-20°.
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Power-On Stall
Objective: To teach the students to recognize the indications of an imminent or
full stall during power on situations and to make prompt, positive, and effective
recoveries with a minimum loss of altitude.
Procedure:
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. Adjust pitch to maintain altitude.
6. At 50 KIAS, increase throttle to full power and turn carburetor heat OFF.
a. Add right rudder as necessary to maintain coordination.
7. Slowly increase pitch to an attitude which will induce a stall.
8. Verbally 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. Verify full power.
f. Verify flaps up.
10. Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an
increase in airspeed to Vy.
11. Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, and trim the aircraft for
cruise.
Note: This maneuver should be practiced at bank angles of 0-20°.
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Secondary Stall
Objective: To teach the student to recognize the effects of improper control
usage after initiating recovery from a stall.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 3000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Pick a visual reference point to assist in maintaining heading.
4. Set up as either a Power-On or Power-Off Stall.
5. Verbally announce each of the three indications of a stall.
6. 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 or maintain full power.
7. Before recovery, increase pitch attitude for a secondary stall.
8. 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 or maintain full power.
f. Set flaps to 20°.
9. Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an
increase in airspeed to Vy.
10. As the aircraft accelerates through 60 KIAS retract flaps (if extended).
11. Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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Elevator Trim Stall
Objective: To teach the student the effects of not maintaining positive airplane
control during a go-around.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 3000’
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 approach
attitude at 60 KIAS and trim to maintain attitude.
7. Add full power and turn carburetor heat OFF:
b. Allow the pitch to increase to approximately Vx pitch attitude.
c. Allow the aircraft to roll left.
8. Verbally announce each of the three indications of a stall.
9. When the stall is imminent:
d. Verbally announce the stall.
e. Lower the pitch attitude sufficiently to break the stall.
f. Use the rudder to prevent a spin.
g. Maintain neutral ailerons.
h. Set flaps to 20°.
i. Trim the aircraft.
10. Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an
increase in airspeed to Vy.
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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Cross-Control Stall
Objective: To teach the student the effects of not maintaining positive airplane
control during a go-around.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 3000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Reduce power to 1500 RPM and turn carburetor heat ON.
4. At 60 KIAS, reduce power to idle.
5. Roll into a left or right bank not to exceed 30°.
6. Apply excessive rudder in the direction of turn and use opposite aileron to
maintain bank angle.
7. Pitch the nose up above the horizon.
8. Verbally announce each of the three indications of a stall.
9. When the stall is imminent:
a. Verbally announce the stall.
b. Lower the pitch attitude slightly below a level pitch attitude.
c. Use coordinated control inputs to maintain directional control and level
the wings.
d. Add full power and turn carburetor heat OFF.
10. Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an
increase in airspeed to Vy.
11. Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.
Caution: Never perform this maneuver with flaps extended.
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Accelerated Stall
Objective: To show the student that a stall is a function of angle of attack rather
than airspeed.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 3000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Reduce power to 1500 RPM and turn carburetor heat ON.
4. At 60 KIAS (20 KIAS above Vs):
a. Adjust pitch to maintain altitude.
b. Establish 45° of bank.
c. Smoothly increase back pressure until the onset of the stall (buffet).
5. At the buffet:
d. Verbally announce the onset of the stall.
e. Lower the pitch attitude slightly below a level pitch attitude.
f. Use coordinated control inputs to maintain directional control and level
the wings.
g. Add full power and turn carburetor heat OFF.
6. Adjust the pitch to an attitude that allows a positive rate of climb and an
increase in airspeed to Vy.
7. Upon reaching the specified recovery altitude, trim the aircraft for cruise.
Caution: Never perform this maneuver with flaps extended.
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Spins
Objective: To develop the student’s ability to recognize, recover from, and enter
spins.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that recovery takes place at or above 4,000 AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Reduce power to idle while raising the nose of the aircraft to an attitude
which will induce a stall.
a. Turn the carburetor heat ON.
4. At the buffet:
a. Apply full rudder in the direction of the desired rotation..
b. Apply full opposite aileron
c. Apply full up elevator.
d. Ensure that the throttle is at idle.
5. At the completion of three full rotations:
a. Ensure that the throttle is at idle.
b. Neutralize the ailerons.
c. Apply and HOLD full rudder opposite of the direction of rotation.
d. Move the control wheel briskly forward just enough to break the stall.
e. Hold these control inputs until the rotation stops.
f. As the rotations stops, neutralize the rudder and make a smooth recovery
from the resulting dive.
6. After the completion of the maneuver, increase power to 2200 RPM, turn the
carburetor heat OFF, and trim the aircraft for cruise.
Note: This maneuver is only authorized in the CFI course.
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Chandelles
Objective: To develop the pilots coordination, orientation, planning, and feel for
maximum performance flight and to develop positive control techniques at
varying airspeeds and attitudes.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 2000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Set power to 2200 RPM.
4. Perform this maneuver at or below maneuvering speed.
5. Pick a 90° reference point off of the aircrafts wing tip.
6. Roll the aircraft into 30° of bank:
a. Add full throttle
7. Increase pitch gradually as to reach a maximum nose up attitude at the
predetermined 90° reference point.
8. At the reference point, slowly start to decrease the bank angle.
9. Increase back pressure as airspeed decreases to maintain a constant
pitch attitude.
10. As the aircraft reaches a heading which places the reference point on the
opposite wing, the bank angle should be 0°.
11. The pitch attitude should be held momentarily while the aircraft is at the
minimum controllable airspeed (just above stall speed).
12. Maintain altitude and heading as airspeed increases to cruise.
13. After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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Lazy Eights
Objective: To develop the pilots feel for varying control forces and the ability to
plan and remain oriented while maneuvering the aircraft with positive and
accurate control.
Procedure:
1. Perform this maneuver so that the recovery takes place at or above 2000’
AGL.
2. Complete CRAGS.
3. Perform this maneuver at or below maneuvering speed.
a. 2200 RPM should yield approximately 90 KIAS.
4. Pick a 45°, 90°, and 135° reference point.
5. Slowly increase bank and pitch to the 45° point.
6. At the 45° point:
a. 15° of bank.
b. Maximum pitch up.
7. Continue to increase bank while decreasing pitch to the 90° point.
8. At the 90° point:
a. 30° of bank.
b. Level pitch.
9. After the 90° point:
a. Slowly decreased bank angle while decreasing pitch attitude.
10. At the 135° point:
a. 15° of bank.
b. Maximum pitch down.
11. At 180° point:
a. Continue to decrease bank angle to achieve wings level while
increasing pitch attitude to the entry pitch attitude.
12. Repeat items 5-12 in the opposite direction.
13. After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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Steep Spiral
Objective: To teach the students to demonstrate smoothness, coordination,
orientation, division of attention, and control techniques in the performance of
Steep Spirals.
Procedure:
1. Select an altitude sufficient to continue through a series of at least three
360° turns.
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. Select a suitable ground reference point.
6. Abeam the reference point, close the throttle and turn carburetor heat ON.
a. Altitude should be maintained as the aircraft slows to best glide speed
+10 KIAS.
b. Maintain best glide speed +10 KIAS throughout the duration of the
maneuver.
7. Apply wind-drift correction to track a constant radius circle around the
selected reference point with a bank angle not to exceed 60° at steepest
point in the turn.
8. Divide your attention between the airplane control and ground track while
maintaining coordinated flight.
9. Upon completion of each 360° turn, momentarily advance half throttle to
clear the engine.
10. Maintain the specified airspeed, +/-10 KIAS, and roll out facing the
predetermined visual reference point +/-10°.
11. After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.
Note: Unless flown in conjunction with a simulated engine failure, recovery should take
place no lower than 1000’ AGL.
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Rectangular Course
Objective: To teach the student to plan and correct for the effects of wind while
maneuvering the aircraft over a predetermined ground path.
Procedure:
1. Complete CRAGS.
2. Perform this maneuver at or below maneuvering speed.
a. 2200 RPM should yield approximately 90 KIAS.
3. Determine the wind direction.
4. Select a rectangular area from which an emergency landing can be made
should the need arise.
5. Plan to enter the maneuver for either a left or right pattern.
6. Enter the maneuver at 800-1000’ AGL.
7. Enter the downwind on a 45° angle.
8. Throughout the maneuver, establish a crab angle to maintain a uniform
distance around the rectangular reference area at approximately 1/2 mile.
9. Very the bank angle as appropriate based upon ground speed to maintain
a constant radius during the turns.
10. At least one lap of the rectangle is required though more may be
completed for practice purposes.
11. After the maneuver is complete, trim the aircraft for cruise.
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