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MODEL 152 4-18
5. AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER, AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE
RESULTING DIVE.
NOTE
If disorientation precludes a visual determination of the direction of
rotation, the symbolic airplane in the turn coordinator may be referred
to for this information.
Variations in basic airplane rigging or in weight and balance due to installed equipment or cockpit
occupancy can cause differences in behavior, particularly in extended spins. These differences are
normal and will result in variations in the spin characteristics and in the recovery procedure should
always be used and will result in the most expeditious recovery from any spin.
Intentional spins with flaps extended are prohibited, since the high speed which may occur during
recovery are potentially damaging to the flap/wing structure.
LANDING
Normal landing approaches can be made with power-on or power-off at speeds of 60 to 70 KIAS with
flaps up, and 55 to 65 KIAS with flaps down. Surface winds and air turbulence are usually the primary
factors in determining the most comfortable approach speeds.
Actual touchdown should be made with power-off and on the main wheels first. The nose wheel should
be lowered smoothly to the runway as speed is diminished.
SHORT FIELD LANDING
For a short field landing in smooth air conditions, make an approach at 54 KIAS with 30° flaps using
enough power to control the glide path. After all approach obstacles are cleared, progressively reduce
power and maintain 54 KIAS 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 flaps, hold full nose-up elevator,
and apply maximum brake pressure without sliding the tires.
Slightly higher approach speeds should be used under turbulent air conditions.
CROSSWIND LANDING
When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap setting required for the field length. Use a
wing low, crab, or a combination method of drift correction and land in a nearly level attitude.
BALKED LANDING
In a balked landing (go-around) climb, the wing flap setting should be reduced to 20° immediately after
full power is applied. Upon reaching a safe airspeed, the flaps should be slowly retracted to the full up
position.
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