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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