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Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, single-engine light aircraft introduced in 1977, popular for flight training due to its reliability, low operating costs, and forgiving handling.
Important
Don't crash I guess
Enable 'CARBURETOR HEAT', when the air temperature is ~ 5°C
UATC compatible, invisible nose gear mounted connector
Specifications
Category
Data
Engine
3-Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
RPM
1380
Fuel
70L
Range
~ 160 KM @ 1000ft
Category
Data
Fuselage Width
1.25M
Fuselage Length
8.25M
Wingspan
11.25M
Category
Data
Price
$30.200
Mass
940Kg
Max Takeoff Weight
1250Kg
Top Speed
104Kts
Other
- Fuel Mixture: per 1000ft = ~ substract 4% Fuel Mixture of 100% for optimal power..
- 0ft = 100%
- 1000ft = 96%
- 2000ft = 92%
- ...
- Auto Levels & Auto Yaws on Bank
Normal Checklist
Starting Engine
BATTERY - ON
ALTERNATOR - ON
MAGNETO - 0 / OFF
CARBURETOR HEAT - AS REQUIRED
ANTI COLLISION LIGHTS - ON
THROTTLE - 0%
FUEL MIXTURE - > 70%
MAGNETO - 1 / ON
PRIMER - HOLD SHORTLY
MAGNETO - 2 / START
WAIT FOR RPM TO LEVEL AT ~130RPM
FUEL MIXTURE - 60%
THROTTLE - 45%
Normal Before Flight
CABIN / GLARESHIELD LIGHTING - AS REQUIRED
CABIN HEAT - AS REQUIRED
RADIO - ON
FLAPS - 10°
Normal Taxi
TAXI LIGHTS - AS REQUIRED
NAV LIGHTS - ON
TRIM - NEUTRAL
PARKING BRAKE - UNSET
FUEL MIXTURE - 70%
THROTTLE - 60% - 75%
SOFT BRAKES / REDUCE THROTTLE - HOLD UNTIL PLANE COMES TO A SAFE STOP
PARKING BRAKE - SET
PERFORM FINAL CHECKS ON PLANE (FUEL, BATTERY VOLTAGE, ETC.)
Normal Takeoff
PARKING BRAKE - UNSET
FUEL MIXTURE - 95% - 100%
THROTTLE - 100%
FLAPS - 10°
Normal Cruise
LEVEL FLIGHT
KEEP AN EYE ON FUEL MIXTURE, FUEL QUANTITY, OIL TEMPERATURE °C & BATTERY VOLTAGE
- FOR THE OIL TEMPERATURE °C DON'T EXCEED 100°C
Normal Descent
CUT THROTTLE - AS REQUIRED (TO GET THE PERFECT SINK RATE & SPEED, GOTTA GUESS)
Normal Landing
FLAPS - 30° (BELOW 85KTS)
CUT THROTTLE - JUST LIKE ON NORMAL DESCENT
AIRSPEED - 68KTS - 75KTS
LANDING LIGHTS - ON
PARKING BRAKE - UNSET
Normal After Landing
SOFT BRAKES / REDUCE THROTTLE - HOLD UNTIL PLANE REACHES ~20KTS
TAXI TO PARKING SPACE
PARKING BRAKE - SET
THROTTLE - 0%
FUEL MIXTURE - 0%
MAGNETO - 0 / OFF
ALTERNATOR - OFF
CARBURETOR HEAT - OFF
FLAPS - 0°
LANDING LIGHTS - OFF
NAV LIGHTS - OFF
ANTI COLLSION LIGHTS - OFF
CABIN HEAT - OFF
RADIO - OFF
BATTERY - OFF
Abnormal Checklist
Abnormal Engine Start
MAGNETO STAYS AT 2 / START DURING START:
MAGNETO - 1 / ON
PRIMER - HOLD SHORTLY
MAGNETO - 2 / START
MAGNETO SWITCHES TO 0 / OFF AFTER START:
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE
CHECK IF CARBURETOR HEAT IS REQUIRED
Abnormal Takeoff
IF PLANE DOESN'T REACH Vr (~60kts)
SOFT BRAKES / REDUCE THROTTLE - FULL STOP
CHECK OIL TEMPERATURE
CHECK PARKING BRAKE STATUS
CHECK GEAR FOR DAMAGES
CHECK PROPELLER FOR DAMAGES
CHECK GROSS WEIGHT
IF PLANE STEERS OFF RUNWAY
SOFT BRAKES / REDUCE THROTTLE - FULL STOP
CHECK TRIM
CHECK GEAR FOR DAMAGES
CHECK PROPELLER FOR DAMAGES
Abnormal Cruise
IF ENGINE STALLS MID AIR
CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
- IF = 0L... pray
CHECK OIL TEMPERATURE
- IF > 110°C & FIRE... pray
If None Of The Above
CARBURETOR HEAT - ON
MAGNETO - 1 / ON
PRIMER - HOLD SHORTLY
MAGNETO - 2 / START
- IF IT DOESN'T START..
- CHECK FUEL MIXTURE
IF INSTRUMENTS DIM MID AIR
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
- IF < 12V... Land ASAP
