4.19 - Selecting a Cruise Speed
Required for Solo: 14 CFR 61.87(i)(8)
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(v)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will learn how to select the proper speed to fly for the conditions of lift, sink, headwind or tailwind.
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(8)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(v)
Content
- Rules of thumb for speeds to fly in a tailwind or headwind
- Rules of thumb for speeds to fly in lift or sink
- Correcting for lift / sink
- Using a Speed Ring
Completion Standard
The learner will be able to select the optimum airspeed for the conditions, and can maintain that airspeed within +/- 5 knots.
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