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Straight and Level Flight

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Maintain constant altitude and direction in coordinated flight.

Straight and level is an essential skill for every pilot.

  1. Definition: Altitude, heading, coordination
  2. Cowling position
  3. Level bank
  4. No sliding L/R: Coordination
  5. Instruments fixed
  6. Trim to relieve pressure
  1. Set pitch attitude
  2. Adjust trim
  • Collision
  • Distractions
  • Fixation
  • Uncoordinated flight
  • Fixating on flight instruments
  • Not scanning for traffic
  • Maintain straight-and-level flight

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