Q&A for How to Take off in a Cessna 172

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    Is it normal to feel chatter in the nose wheel when building up speed on the runway?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Some aircraft do it more than others, just keep a little back pressure on the yoke as if doing a short field takeoff and it will go away.
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    Should the flaps be set the same for takeoff and landing?
    Philip Bundy
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    No. Flaps should not be used on takeoff except for short field takeoffs. Flaps are used when landing, but as always, there are exceptions to the rules. In heavy winds, only partial flaps are used. If you happen to get iced over, you should land with no flaps.
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    Why should the speed be at 60 knots?
    Community Answer
    60 knots is considered to be the optimum takeoff speed. This speed will allow enough lift under the wings to give a smooth, stall-free takeoff.
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    What is the landing speed of a Cessna 172?
    Community Answer
    Same as rotation speed, around 60 KIAS with 10-degree flaps. It helps to avoid nose wheel bounce in case all wheels touch down at the same instant.
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    How long does it take to take off in a Cessna 172?
    Community Answer
    It should be just a few seconds, or as soon as you reach 60 KIAS. You can reach 1,500 feet in about a minute.
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    My instructor wants me to rotate at 64 km and flare at 70 km with flaps at 10 degrees. Is this normal?
    Community Answer
    This sounds fine.
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    What does "rotate" mean exactly ("rotate at 60 KIAS")? Does it mean to turn toward your destination heading? Also, I understand flare when landing, but is there a take-off flare, and how is it done?
    Danoyachtcapt
    Top Answerer
    Rotate is used during takeoff. It means to pull back, gently, on the stick when the aircraft reaches takeoff speed (60 knots in this case). During landing, however, the flare is sometimes called "rotate".
  • Question
    Where is the oil pressure/temperature?
    Danoyachtcapt
    Top Answerer
    The oil pressure and temperature gauges are on the instrument panel, usually on the right side of the panel.
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    What does KIAS mean?
    Gabriel Alony
    Community Answer
    Knots Indicated Airspeed.
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    What is the best angle for climbing speed?
    Community Answer
    As long as you maintain full throttle between 70-75 KIAS, the proper angle is between 5 and 7 degrees.
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    When landing or taking off in a Cessna 172, is the full rich pushing the red knob into the dash?
    Community Answer
    Yes, the red knob pushed all the way in is full rich; all the way out is fuel cut-off.
  • Question
    Do I need a recreational pilot's license before I can get a private pilot's licence?
    Community Answer
    No, that's a more restrictive license than a private pilot's license, but can be procured in a shorter amount of time.
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