ORIGINAL: RC-Captain
Hello , I have been flying for 6 years and am being ask to complete a flight test at a new field I joined. The problem I am having is , I don't think I know what a closed pattern manuever is in reference to flying an airplane. Please, if you will, explain what I should be trying to make the plane do.
Thanks .
My best guess would be one quick trip around the pattern. To include:
preflight a/c and obtain freq pin before turning on radio
safely start a/c
taxi to or carry a/c to runway
smooth takeoff and initial climbout
turn to crosswind leg and climb
turn to downwind leg and start prep for landing
turn to base leg and begin descent as needed
turn final and continue smooth approach
land and bring plane to controlled stop safely
taxi or carry plane back to pit area stopping engine at appropriate time per their safety rules.