Intermediate Lesson 2
Cessna 172 Skyhawk · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document is an instructional guide for pilots using the Cessna 172 G1000, focusing on intermediate flying lessons. It covers essential skills such as aircraft familiarization, flight maneuvers, and the use of the G1000 glass cockpit. The content is designed for student pilots and instructors, providing a structured approach to learning about the aircraft's systems and operational procedures. Key topics include climb and descent techniques, vital speeds, and emergency procedures, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH).
- Cessna 172 G1000 is the primary aircraft model discussed.
- Vital speeds include Vr 55 knots, Vx 62 knots, Vy 74 knots.
- Climb rate at sea level is 730 feet per minute.
- Fuel capacity is 56 gallons; oil capacity is 8 quarts.
- Pilots should familiarize themselves with the G1000 cockpit and POH.
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Aircraft Familiarization
The document emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with the new aircraft, particularly the G1000 glass cockpit. Pilots are encouraged to read sections of the POH weekly to enhance their understanding of the aircraft's systems.
Vital Speeds
Pilots are instructed to learn vital speeds such as takeoff (Vr), climb (Vx, Vy), and glide speeds. Specific values include Vr at 55 knots, Vx at 62 knots, and Vy at 74 knots.
Climb and Descent Techniques
The document outlines techniques for climbing and descending, using memory aids like A.P.T. (Adjust, Power, Trim) for climbing and P.A.T. (Power, Adjust, Trim) for descending. It highlights the importance of managing power settings during these phases.
Emergency Procedures
While specific emergency procedures are not detailed in the text, the document stresses the need to memorize emergency protocols and familiarize oneself with the POH.
Performance Specifications
Key performance specifications for the Cessna 172 include an oil capacity of 8 quarts, fuel capacity of 56 gallons, and a rate of climb of 730 feet per minute at sea level.
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Intermediate Lesson 2 Pilot IRL and Course Designer For entertainment purposes only. Not to be used as a substitute for professional instruction. Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 2 Instructor Students Airplane Airfield KPAE, Everett, WA Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Manager ForderLearnToFly Howard All graphics and sounds are original or royalty paid. These lessons are made specifically for Jayne @Microsoft by Howard Forder. Pilot IRL Cessna 172 G1000 Take against a green background or pure white -Practice Runup, taxi, takeoff and landing in your new airplane. -Get comfortable with the G100 glass cockpit -Read a section of your POH each week Take against a green background or pure white 1. What would be the time, fuel and distance to climb to 6000 feet from sea-level in standard conditions? 2. Then, at 6000’ and standard conditions, what will your cruise speed, gallons per hour and range be? (page 5-19 to 22 POH) Time= 10 minutes Fuel= 2.2 Gallons Distance= 13 NM Speed= 121 kts GPH= 10 Range= 514 NM Take against a green background or pure white Flight Lesson 14 Ensure you grab your student training materials kit with the links in chat. Includes your new checklists. One link for a group of materials: !studentkit2 !Checklist172 !material -URL for online material online Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 2 Books Maps Ground School Take against a green background or pure white Skills to learn in the second Intermediate flying lesson: -New Airplane Familiarization • Glass Cockpit • Climbs – Descents • Power On/Off Stalls • Return to Airport There is a lot to learn in a new airplane. Take against a green background or pure white 1. Obtain the Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) 2. Learn the vital speeds (V speeds) such as take off, landing and cruise speeds. 3. Learn how to handle twin engines if equipped. 4. Get/Make a Checklist 5. Learn about the “blue knob” 6. Cockpit orientation. 7. Take it for a spin and get to the practice area at altitude to get comfortable with it. We have gone through these steps in the previous lesson. Today we will cover these steps. Take against a green background or pure white A whole new checklist, POH, emergency procedures and V-speeds to memorize. Get that POH out because there is a whole lot of reading to do now. 4 seats instead of 2. Cessna 172 Specifications -1956 to present -44,000+ built -In most flying schools -Derived from the C170 -Developed into the Cessna 175 Skylark -4 seats, high wing -Called the “Skyhawk” -640 nm range -Cruise at 124 kts Take against a green background or pure white 6. Cockpit orientation. Take against a green background or pure white • You always want full power to climb, • Less power to cruise. • Even less power to descend. A.P.T. to climb. 1. Adjust Attitude (Vy) 2. Add full Power 3. Trim hands-free Reminders from Beginner Lessons A.P.T. to resume cruise. 1. Adjust Attitude (to level) 2. Reduce Power (75%) 3. Trim hands-free You always want less or no power to descend, or your engine and rpms could increase way too high. P.A.T. to descend. 1. Reduce Power 2. Adjust Attitude 3. Trim hands-free Descending & Trimming A good memory aid: PAT down at airport security. A “Cruise Descent” means to keep your cruise airspeed constant but descend to a lower altitude, then level out. A “Landing Descent” is a slower airspeed within the white-arc flaps range and eventually with flaps extended. Take against a green background or pure white Skills to learn in this lesson: 1. Taxiing around the airport 2. Take-off & climb 3. Climbing & Descending 4. Stalls 5. Gentle and Medium turns 6. Circuit joining and radio 7. Landing, taxi, shutdown Take against a green background or pure white 2. Learn the vital speeds (V speeds) such as take off, landing and cruise speeds. Oil Capacity: 8 quarts Fuel Capacity: 56 gallons Engine: 180 HP Baggage Allowance: 120 pounds Stall Speed Full Flaps: 48 knots Takeoff Ground Roll: 960 feet Landing Ground Roll: 575 feet Vr 55 knots Vx 62 knots Vy 74 knots Glide: 68 knots Cruise: 124 knots Range: 518 NM for 4.26 hours at 75% power. Rate of Climb Sea Level 730 FPM Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 1 While Jayne and Howard head out to the airplane please direct your questions in chat to her fellow students on live mics. They will convey your questions upon their return. A 3rd party free download to pass control of the airplane back and forth. Take against a green background or pure white !Manual (FAA online docs) C172S-G1000-POH.pdf -New Airplane Characteristics -G1000 Orientation Comments from students Comments from chat A lot of information to review from a new airplane to the whole G1000 glass cockpit. Take against a green background or pure white 1.Which section of the POH will show us a diagram of the elevator control linkages? These are directed questions at the student pilots in this session. Chat questions will be addressed after this. Take against a green background or pure white 2. What is the difference between your interpretation of flight data of the Cessna 152 with round gauges or 172 with G1000? Each student can share their thoughts on this new airplane and it’s characteristics. Chat can too. Take against a green background or pure white 3. Is there a backup moving map if the MFD fails? Take against a green background or pure white 4. What is a “vented fuel system” in this Cessna 172? Why do we select Left or Right tank on shutdown? Take against a green background or pure white 5. Can you test the stall warning horn during preflight? Take against a green background or pure white 6. In the preflight inspection, what is an acceptable range for the oil level in a Cessna 172? Take against a green background or pure white 7. Explain the electrical indicators at the bottom of the engine strip?. Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 2 -Practice Runup, taxi, takeoff and landing in your new airplane. Do circuits. -Get comfortable with the G100 glass cockpit. Read about it in the POH. -Read a section of your POH each week Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 2 1. Find and memorize Vy, Vx, Vr and Vglide for next week. 2. Review your audio panel and how to switch between COM radios & mics. Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 2 Take against a green background or pure white Intermediate Lesson 2 Come join the discussions and continue the conversation on the student hub for this lesson series with Jayne and Forder. Add your thoughts, your knowledge and your enthusiasm for learning a deeper understanding of flight using Microsoft Flight Simulator. New Xbox Flyers welcome. We welcome CFIs, real-life student pilots, flight enthusiasts and those new to flight simulation. Intermediate Lesson 2For entertainment purposes only. Not to be used as a substitute for professional instruction. Pilot IRL and Course Designer
