Recent content by Revtach

My CFI taught me to begin steep turns, chandelles, and lazy eights at Va (95 knots). All well and good except that the POH for our C172 gives a "Recommended Entry Speed" for these maneuvers that is a little higher (105 knots). CFI claims it is not a big deal whether you use one speed or the...

Thank you, Bell. Seems as though it's ok to rent for a recreational flight. Going up with a photographer might depend on if the photographer was paying the pilot...but in that case we'd be running into another reg regarding the PPL flying for compensation. As far as using the plane for a...

Hello, I have a theoretical question regarding the 100 hour annual inspection requirement. I'm trying to understand if the "for hire" aspect applies to the aircraft owner or to the individual who is renting the plane. 91.409 (b) states: no person may operate an aircraft carrying any person...

I'm trying to understand a concept in the PHAK. Chapter 10 (weight and balance) states that: "Tail heavy loading also produces very light control forces, another undesirable characteristic. This makes it easy for the pilot to inadvertently overstress an aircraft." The "Tail heavy loading"...

Hello, My CFI practical is coming up this week. I am going through everything with a fine tooth comb and came upon this practice question and am somewhat stumped. Can a CFI without Complex or HP endorsements provide these endorsement to a pilot? I can't find anything expressly prohibiting...

I found an article that references what I’m trying to explain. https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/maneuvers/approach-speed-vs-threshold-crossing-speed-when-to-use-them-on-final-for-accurate-landings/ Our POH doesn’t have a threshold crossing speed anywhere, but it’s something I instinctly...

My question is if pilots are holding final approach speed until round out. I find that going 65 knots into the round out is too much and the plane floats too far, so I have developed the habit of slowing down as I’m approaching the round out phase. I am having trouble putting into words my...

I have not yet had to calculate approach speed based on weight. If it is proscribed in the POH I can of course follow it but I have not had to do it manually. I will look into it. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Can I ask how to interpret this in the absence of other listed speeds? If the ACS says to use the manufacturer's recommended approach speeds, how would I justify to an examiner flying at 55 knots for example?

Thank you. I will add it.

Ok. I will talk to my CFI about it. Either way, can I ask if you hold your final approach speed until you're ready to round out? If you start slowing down prior, how soon prior? Thank you.

No, but the POH doesn't specify any other speeds. I am going to be teaching students who are going to be taking practical tests and I want to follow the POH.

Yes, it is easier for me to judge horizontal distance using runway markings than vertical distance. It works out the same doing it either way.

The POH...60-70 knots with flaps extended. So we keep it right in the middle at 65. The question to me is at what point in the approach to begin bleeding off speed. Taking 65 knots into the round out makes you float too far. So about 100 feet prior to roundout start pitching up?

I am working on my CFI. Now that I am having to explain while I fly I am having trouble finding the words that suite the actions. I am ironing out my deficiencies one at a time but I am stunningly unable to explain one aspect of landings. This applies to a 1980 C172P. For a normal landing...