Commercial Training Day 2 || Power-off 180 Accuracy Landings

[@johnny5039]

Good job man. My CFI would make me come in clean only using flaps in ground effect to give you extra lift.

[@ColinPrenger]

Thanks! Yeah I did this maneuver with a different instructor and he had a similar style to yours.

[@joshr783]

Great job colin! Those power off 180's looked really great.

[@ColinPrenger]

Thank you!

[@JustinOutten13]

Cirrus sure does float. Try in an arrow and you'll piss your pants when you lose all lift after you put flaps 40,

[@ColinPrenger]

Justin Outten I flew an arrow once, and you're spot on there. That thing loses life so quickly!

[@747-pilot]

Everything is relative, I guess. Went from a C152 to a C172 and the 172 "floats" quite a bit compared to the 152. But I found the 172 easier and more "predictable / stable" to land than the 152 which tends to be "all over the place", especially in windy conditions.

[@Rh92887]

Don't be afraid of slipping the airplane right into the flare if needed. Awesome job!

[@dylconnaway9976]

Was this after the hail storms we had here a few weeks back?

[@nuneze23]

IMHO your IP should've really emphasized on wind direction and speed since that will be detrimental during a real engine out situation (in terms of glide performance). Also, I would've mentioned to my student the potential risk of slipping and airplane on such a tight maneuver, ESPECIALLY on a base leg to final turn. BE CAREFUL! Anyway I hope you already had your checkride and passed with flying colors.. If not, GOOD LUCK !

[@ColinPrenger]

Jose Javier Nunez I agree with you on slipping that low, slow, and tight of a turn -- he's an advocate of using it a lot. This was over a year ago, so yes I did pass and thanks!

[@davidoneill4859]

The cfi said, "just don't let the nose pop up or you'll die."

[@comander402]

hola cap. saludos.

[@trooper744]

Just curious... I find a tight circuit always makes a power off 180 approach way too high... So then your stuck extending the down wind. I typically like a wider down wind leg somIm not screwed on base. 20 flaps, save the last 10 or extra 20 for short final, however slips are always the best tool for a high approach.

[@ColinPrenger]

Yep, I agree with you. Wide down wind and extending the base just a touch works out nicely.

[@AviatorMark]

Nice Vid! Why did you blur the instructors face? Just wondering because I've only had one person who requested I not show their face on KZbin. He was military so I assume that's why.

[@ColinPrenger]

Thanks! He's not military, just personal preference and didn't want to be on the internet.

[@AviatorMark]

Ok, that's fair enough. Glad you're shooting the clips you are. Thanks for sharing your aviation experience eh!

[@ColinPrenger]

Of course! There's still 5 days of videos left to post!