Lesson 4: Slow Flight

In this lesson you'll learn about flying the airplane at an airspeed just above stall speed.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

15 minutes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Reading the Ground School material before starting this lesson will help you better understand the skills being taught.

THE WEATHER

The sky is clear and the winds are calm.

RECOMMENDED CHARTS

None

ABOUT THE FLIGHT

You'll start in the air at 4000 feet. You'll learn about angle of attack and how to control the airplane as it flies close to stall speed.

KEY COMMANDS TO REMEMBER

None

FLIGHT CRITERIA

You'll be asked to maintain:

  • Altitudes within 200 feet of your assignment
  • Power settings within 150 RPM as assigned
  • Airspeeds no more than 10 knots above or 5 knots below as assigned