Slip

Today, we practiced some simulated engine out procedures in the practice area and returned to the airport for some pattern work. We first practiced go arounds. This is a maneuver you would use if you were unable to make a safe landing.

Next came the slip. A slip is a means to loose a lot of altitude without gaining a lot of airspeed. Say, for instance, if you are way above the glide slope on final approach and needed to drop a bunch of altitude to make the runway, you could perform a slip. This is done by using full rudder and opposite aileron.

The first one that I tried was a little scary. The plane is definitely in an unusual attitude and it will drop like a rock. Recovering from a slip is an art form too. We practiced a few short approaches with slips and after two or three they become fun and sort of sporting. Good day of flying.

Landings seem to be getting softer too.

Flight time: 1.5

Total time: 25.3