4.15 - Side Slip - Correcting for Alignment Errors
Required for Solo: 14 CFR 61.87(i)(17)
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(iv)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will practice the sideslip for alignment correction, while at altitude. This is normally used to correct alignment errors when on final approach.
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(17)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(iv)
Content
- use of a side slip to correct for an alignment error on final.
Completion Standard
The learner will be able to enter and recover from a side slip, while maintaining the desired airspeed within +1/-5 knots and maintainng the desired heading within 10 degrees.
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