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mojo6911 · May 18th, 2008, 03:08

The Commercial Maneuvers are very vague and subjective, as stated in the PTS. I had 2 CFIs teach me a certain way to do them for my Commercial single, and the examiner wanted them done a different way. For my CFI ride, the examiner wanted them a different way. For my first couple of commercial students, each examiner wanted them a different way.

With all of that said, your best advice is to know exactly what the PTS requires for each manuever, and try to fly with one CFI.

How much total time do you have? You really shouldn't be having too much trouble with short field landings, they are the same in a 172 and 172RG, with the RG not having quite as much glide. Get it around 60 knots on final and around 55 right before the aiming point, and that should minimize the float.

With the Chandelles and Lazy Eights, the role of the rudder is simple: Keep it coordinated.

May 18th, 2008, 03:08	#8
mojo6911 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GKY Posts: 1,726	Re: Frustrated Commercial Student The Commercial Maneuvers are very vague and subjective, as stated in the PTS. I had 2 CFIs teach me a certain way to do them for my Commercial single, and the examiner wanted them done a different way. For my CFI ride, the examiner wanted them a different way. For my first couple of commercial students, each examiner wanted them a different way. With all of that said, your best advice is to know exactly what the PTS requires for each manuever, and try to fly with one CFI. How much total time do you have? You really shouldn't be having too much trouble with short field landings, they are the same in a 172 and 172RG, with the RG not having quite as much glide. Get it around 60 knots on final and around 55 right before the aiming point, and that should minimize the float. With the Chandelles and Lazy Eights, the role of the rudder is simple: Keep it coordinated.