Flaps and their speeds

What the 172's flaps do and when you may use them: up to 10° for takeoff, up to 30° for landing. The white arc, the flap speeds of 110 and 85 kt, and how to set the flaps in steps around the circuit.

What you learn

• Name the flap settings and which are approved for takeoff
• Read the white arc and the 110 and 85 kt flap limits
• Explain what flaps do to stall speed, approach angle and pitch
• Set the flaps in steps on downwind, base and final
• Plan a landing without flaps: 9 kt faster, 35 % longer

In playlists

• Take-off, circuit and landing

Also on

• Video course: Cessna 172