5.7 - Forward Slip with Airbrakes
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 learn how to use a forward slip in addition to airbrakes to increase your descent rate in the pattern.
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(17)(Slips to a landing)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(iv)(Launches and landings)
Content
- Use of airbrakes in addition to the slip for glideslope control
- Maintaining constant pitch attitude
- Removing the slip and closing the airbrakes halfway when intercepting the half-airbrake glide slope
Completion Standard
The learner will recover from being too high on final by using a slip with the airbrakes, while maintaining the desired airspeed within +10/-5 knots.
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