2. Defined:
• “The establishment, maintenance of, and
maneuvering of the airplane at airspeeds and
in configurations appropriate to takeoffs,
climbs, decents, landing approaches and go-
arounds”
• “Maneuvering at the slowest airspeed at
which the airplane is capable of maneuvering”
-Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)

3. Purpose
• Develop pilot’s ability to use controls correctly
• Improve proficiency in performing maneuvers
that require slow airspeeds

4. Slow Flight Entry
• Accomplish the Pre-maneuver check
– Fuel Selector – set to appropriate tank
– Mixture – set full rich
– Engine gauges – reading within range
• Clear the area by using clearing turns

6. Major Concerns:
• Asymmetric loading (P-Factor)
• Incoordination

7. How it works:
• Decrease in:
– Airspeed
• Increase in:
– Angle of attack
– Wing shape
• Results:
– Lift remains unchanged

8. Sources
• Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)
• Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
(FAA-H-8083-25A)
• Ohio University Piper Warrior Maneuvers
Guide