Quick Guide Comm Maneuvers

Power-Off 180 Accuracy Approach & Landing (C152)

Setup / Entry

• Abeam touchdown point → Carb heat on, Power idle

• Airspeed: 60 KIAS (VG)

• Clean until you need flaps per your normal landing technique

Maneuver

• Turn base early or late depending on wind

• Maintain 60 KIAS to final

• Slips allowed

• Adjust pattern shape to ensure you’ll reach the point

Recovery / Completion

• Touch down +200 ft / 0 ft of point

• Normal landing flare

ACS Notes

• Stabilized, safe approach

• No more than 200 ft long, no undershoot

• Proper energy management expected

Steep Spiral

Setup / Entry

• At least enough altitude for 3 full turns; must exit ≥ 1500 AGL

• Carb heat on, Power idle

• Airspeed: 60 KIAS (best glide)

Maneuver

• Maintain constant radius around reference point

• Bank up to ~50°, steeper on downwind, shallower on upwind

• Clear engine periodically (quick power bumps)

• Maintain VG throughout

Recovery

• Roll out to the assigned heading ±10°

• level off, add power, return to cruise

ACS Notes

• Maintain airspeed ±10 KIAS

• Avoid excessive bank (>60°)

• Wind correction required

Chandelle

Setup / Entry

• Altitude allowing maneuver to stay ≥ 1500 AGL

• Airspeed ~95 KIAS

• Clean configuration

• Roll into 30° bank add full power

Maneuver

• First 90°:
  • Hold 30° bank
  • Smoothly raise pitch to 15–17° nose-up

• Second 90°:
  • Keep pitch constant
  • Shallow bank to wings-level at 180° point

Recovery / Completion

• End at 180° heading, wings level

• Nose high, minimum controllable airspeed, no altitude loss

ACS Notes

• Final heading ±10°

• Just above stall, no descending

• Smooth coordination required

Lazy Eights

Setup / Entry

• Entry altitude high enough to remain ≥ 1500 AGL

• Airspeed ~95 KIAS (cruise)

• Clean configuration

Maneuver

Each 180° turn follows the pattern:

• 45° point: Max pitch up, ~15° bank

• 90° point: Level pitch, max bank (~30°)

• 135° point: Maximum pitch down, ~15° bank

• 180° point: Wings level, entry altitude & airspeed recovered

Recovery

• Repeat opposite direction

• Smooth transitions, no abrupt inputs

ACS Notes

• Altitude at 180° ±100 ft

• Airspeed ±10 knots

• Heading ±10°

• Bank max ~30°

Eights on Pylons

Setup / Entry

• Pivotal altitude

• Airspeed ~95 KIAS

• Select two pylons perpendicular to wind

• Clean configuration

Maneuver

• Maintain line-of-sight pivot on pylon:
  • Pylon moves aft → Pitch up
  • Pylon moves forward → Pitch down

• Bank as needed (usually 20°–40°)

• Maintain pivotal altitude precisely

Recovery

• Roll out at 45° line toward second pylon

• Perform second circle in opposite direction

• Exit wings level at entry altitude and airspeed

ACS Notes

• Maintain pivotal altitude ±100 ft

• Maintain airspeed ±10 KIAS

• Proper pitch–bank coordination required

Accelerated Stall

Setup / Entry

• Entry altitude allowing recovery ≥ 3000 AGL

• Airspeed ~70 KIAS

• Clean configuration

• Apply 45° bank while increasing load factor

Maneuver

• Power either:
  • Power-off version: 1500 RPM → Idle
  • Power-on version: Climb power

• Increase back pressure to induce stall

• Recognize buffet / stall horn

Recovery

• Reduce AOA immediately

• Level wings

• Full power

• Establish climb (use VY)

• Return to entry heading/altitude

ACS Notes

• No secondary stall

• Maintain coordination

• Smooth recovery, minimal altitude loss