Descending
Learn to perform glide descents, powered descents, and cruise descents. Understand the effect of flap and power on descent performance, and practice sideslipping as a method of increasing descent rate. This exercise is combined with the climbing exercise and includes a carburetor icing supplement.
Study
Background briefing — theory and principles
ExerciseStep-by-step simulator procedures
ReviewConclusion and what to expect next
These lesson plans are provided as supplementary training guidance only. They do not supersede FAA publications, aircraft manufacturer documentation, or your instructor's direction. Always refer to the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, Airplane Flying Handbook, AIM, and applicable POH/AFM as the official sources.