Overview of key points we cover in our strip flying courses:
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Basics
≫ Speed control by using nose attitude and not the ASI
≫ Keeping eyes outside the cockpit
≫ Slower approach speed than most pilots use. 55 kts – not 70 kts
≫ Importance of a stabilized approach at correct glidepath angle
≫ Low level circuits
≫ Use of flap on take-off (rotation) and landing (dumping flap)
≫ Factors affecting aircraft performance – weight; horsepower; altitude; air pressure/density etc -
Airstrips
≫ Assessing a new strip for suitability – length; surface condition; approaches and go around; fences; stock etc
≫ Wind. Tailwind take-offs and landings
≫ Decision making. Go around and commit points -
Advanced
≫ One way
≫ Sloping
≫ Curved
≫ Beaches -
Mountain Flying
≫ Loss of horizon
≫ Avoiding turbulence
≫ Confined space reversal turns
≫ Ridge crossings
