Traffic Pattern

Last updated May 22, 2023

• Untowered operations
• Teardrop pattern entry
• Towered/Untowered Radio Communications

• Rotate at Vr:55-60
• Climb at:
  • Vx:64
  • Vy:76

1. Fuel pump off
2. Check Fuel Pressure
3. Turn XWind
4. Remain Vy:76

• Keep sight picture of runway at single point on right wing.
• Perform Downwind Checklist
  • Power 2000 RPM
  • Fuel: Fullest Tank
  • Fuel Pump: On
  • Mixture Rich
  • Carb Heat: As Required
  • Seatbelts: Check
  • Trim: Level, as needed

• Get Tower Clearance for landing or the option

• Power 1500 RPM
• Flaps: 1 Notch
• Airspeed: 90
• Trim AR

• Wings Level
• Flaps: 2nd Notch
• Airspeed: 80
• Trim AR

• Keep airspeed @ 80

• Start at 75 knots
• Wings level
• Flaps 3rd notch
• Slowing airspeed

• Airspeed 65 down to 55
• Keep the nosewheel up as longs as possible (Reduce load on nose)