Objective

The student will be able to explain the circumstances requiring, and the procedures for performing, a forward slip to a landing. Learning this maneuver allows the pilot to land in confined spaces or rapidly lose altitude in the event of an emergency.

Elements

• potential situations in which a forward slip could be useful or necessary
  • including emergencies, short or obstructed runways, etc.
• proper versus improper usage – should not salvage a bad approach

Execution

• setup: approach configuration and airspeed
  • full flaps
  • touchdown and aim points
• lower one wing
  • factor in crosswind correction
  • relationship between bank and descent angle
• opposite rudder
  • turns and maintenance of airspeed
• maintaining a properly aligned ground track
  • effect of wind drift
  • smooth adjustments
• recovery to normal configuration should be made when altitude has been lost
• smooth touchdown (within 400 ft of selected point) without drift

Schedule

Introduction	05
Main body	25
Application	05
Conclusion	05
Total	40 minutes

Equipment

• model aircraft
• whiteboard and markers
• Airplane Flying Handbook
• UND standardization manual

Instructor actions

Explanation of elements, including a demonstration of a proper sideslip using the airplane model. Oral quizzing and guided discussion throughout using scenarios with different winds and obstacles.

Student actions

Read chapter 7, particularly page 7-8, in the Airplane Flying Handbook, and complete the assigned homework. Participate in guided discussion and quizzing during the briefing.

Completion standards

Student understands the situations requiring use of a forward slip, and can demonstrate the proper procedure for executing the maneuver with minimal instructor guidance