Training Manual Cessna C172 | Issue date 01-11-2024 V6.0

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10

Climbing (80 KIAS)

Objectives

To initiate a climb from straight and level flight

To maintain a coordinated climb at a constant speed (80 KIAS) in a constant direction

To level off at desired altitude

Entry

Engine instruments green, set mixture

Climb attitude, wings level

Full power at 80 KIAS, coordinated

Trim to maintain attitude

Airspeed 80 KIAS

Rate of climb = ± 700 feet/minute

Control airspeed with attitude

Maintaining

Look out (turns left / right during climb approx. every 500 ft)

Attitude

Instruments

Exit

Select and hold attitude for straight and level flight and coordinate with rudder, anticipate ± 20 ft in advance

Wait for airplane to accelerate ± 100 KIAS, set cruise power ± 2300 RPM, coordinate with rudder

Trim to maintain straight and level attitude