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Old 30th October 2003 | 18:21
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FlyingForFun

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When doing the W&B, do you demonstrate to the examiner your workings out, or do you work it out and then tell him that the a/c is within the POH limits?
Assume you have to show it to him. That way, if he asks for it you're ready, and if he doesn't, it doesn't matter!
When doing yer PFL (my achilles heel!), if too high on the approach, S-turn or sideslip to lose height?
Depends on lots of factors - as a pilot (nearly) you should be able to make a judgement call. For example, how high are you? Have you got flaps down? The POH for some times suggests not sideslipping with full flaps - make sure you know whether it's ok in your type. How close to the field are you? If you're too close, an S-turn may take you away from the field. You really need to be able to figure this one out for yourself if/when it happens. Always better to be too high than too low, though.
Constant Aspect or Standard Circuit?
I would suggest whichever you're most comfortable with.

There are plenty of instructors, and a few examiners, who post here regularly and can probably give far more authoritative advice than me, though.

Good luck!

FFF
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