Private Pilots Liscence

VS0

Stall speed in the landing configuration.

VS1

stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in a specific, usually "clean," configuration (flaps and gear up)

VR

rotation speed

VX

Speed for best angle of climb. speed for maximum altitude gain over a short horizontal distance, used to clear obstacles.

VY

Speed for best rate of climb. speed for maximum altitude gain over a specific time, used to reach cruising altitude quickly

VFE

Maximum flap extended speed.

V glide

the specific airspeed that allows an aircraft to achieve the maximum glide ratio, covering the greatest horizontal distance for every unit of altitude lost.

VREF

target speed for an aircraft on final approach, usually defined as times the stalling speed () in the landing configuration.

VA

Design maneuvering speed. the maximum airspeed at which an aircraft's flight controls can be fully deflected without causing structural damage

VNO

Maximum structural cruising speed. representing the highest speed safe for normal operations in an aircraft.

VNE

Never-exceed speed.absolute maximum speed an aircraft is certified to fly, marked by a red line on the airspeed indicator. Exceeding this speed can lead to catastrophic structural failure due to excessive air loads or flutter.

What is VSO speed on cessna 172

41 kts

What is VS1 speed on cessna 172

47 kts

What is VR speed on cessna 172

55 kts

What is VX speed on cessna 172

59 kts

What is VY speed on cessna 172

73 kts

What is VFE speed on cessna 172

110 kts for 10 degrees of flaps/ 85 kts for 20-40 degrees of flaps

What is Vglide speed on cessna 172

65 kts

What is Vref speed on cessna 172

60 kts

What is VA speed on cessna 172

At max gross weight 97 KIAS. Current weight is weight at take-off.

What is VNO speed on cessna 172

128 kts

What is VNE speed on cessna 172

160 kts

ATIS frequency/ weather

132.55

Melbourne tower freq

118.2

Ground Control freq

121.9

Practice Area freq

123.3

SPARROW

Supplements, Placards, Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, Radio License, Operating Handbook, and Weight and Balance data

Supplements

Documentation for aftermarket equipment (e.g., GPS manuals).

Placards

Required informational labels, such as operating limitations or checklists, installed in the cockpit.

Airworthiness Certificate

Issued by the FAA to confirm the aircraft meets safety standards.

Registration

Document issued by the FAA confirming legal ownership, valid for seven years.

Radio License

Necessary only for aircraft operating internationally.

Operating Handbook

The Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) or Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) specific to the aircraft.

Weight and Balance

Data showing the aircraft's center of gravity and weight limits.

Personal documents that I must have on me

FAA medical and valid pilots license

when abeam touchdown point

carb heat on 1500 rpm flaps 10 degrees, 85 KIAs

downwind at 1000 AGL

2300 RPM, 95 KIAS, before landing checklist

Crosswind

Get to speed for the best rate of climb

Departure Leg

get to speed for best rate of climb, turn crosswind 300 ft below pattern altitude

takeoff roll

full power, engine gauges green, rotate at 55 KIAS

Base Leg

Flaps at 20 degrees, 75 KIAS

Final Approach

flaps 30-40 degrees, get to target airspeed for final approach 60 KIAS

What does SAFTEY acronym stand for

• Seatbelts/Shoulder Harnesses (how to fasten/unfasten)

• Air Vents (location/operation)

• Fire Extinguisher (location/operation)

• Emergency Exits (operation, evacuation plan)

• Traffic/Talking (spotting traffic, sterile cockpit)

• Your Questions (encouraging passenger questions)

Traffic pattern

Traffic pattern