PPL(A) Syllabus Exercise 4 ✈︎ Effects of Controls 

EASA requirements: -

(A) primary effects when laterally level and when banked; 

(B) further effects of aileron and rudder; 

(C) effects of: 

      (i) air speed; 

      (ii) slipstream; 

      (iii) power; 

      (iv) trimming controls; 

      (v) flaps; 

      (vi) other controls, as applicable. 

(D) operation of: 

      (i) mixture control; 

      (ii) carburettor heat; 

      (iii) cabin heating or ventilation


Additional reading

FAA Airplane Flying Manual 


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Effects of Controls

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