New Hampshire CAP
C-182T Profiles Guide
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Revision 0, March 2011
Cessna 182T Soft Field Landing
1. 45 Degree Entry
a. Descend to Traffic Pattern altitude
b. Airspeed slow to 90 KIAS
c. Pre-landing checklist - COMPLETE
2. Downwind
a. Airspeed 90 KIAS (16-18” MP)
b. Abeam Landing point
i. Reduce Power (12-15” MP)
ii. Pitch – Lower Nose
iii. Flaps – 10 Degrees
3. Base
a. Airspeed – 80 KIAS (12-15” MP)
b. Flaps – 20 Degrees
4. Final
a.
Airspeed – 65-70 KIAS (12-15” MP)
b. FLAPS – 40 degrees
c. TRIM to hold airspeed
d. Power – 10-12” MP until after landing
5. Touch Down
a. Power – Maintain through landing if
required
b. Elevator Control – HOLD AFT to keep
pressure off nose landing gear
NOTE: Gusty and/or strong crosswinds may require
partial flaps and increase airspeed by ½ the gust
factor.
NOTE: After landing avoid stopping airplane on
wet or soft surfaces. Keep rolling until on firm
terrain.