My solo was on a Aztec 😊. We had a couple for ages. My favourite in the piper range. Tip for the driver, sync the props after you select gear up. There is plenty of power so you can adjust one lever for a degree. People down below like thank you a lot.
Some good points here. No need to lower flaps or gear at higher speeds, even heavy PA23 doesn't really need approach flaps above 110kt, see no reason for three green above 115. F series reqires a bit less speed/power/flap setting trimming compared to E (most of my Aztec flying is E series turbo). Several gear down checks are really good things to do. Cowl flaps... well, it depends on descent duration and outside temp. Touching them shooting circuits seems a bit overkill imo, FL120 to 2000ft QNH is another story. Nice touch and go btw.
Thanks for your comments, we all are here to learn, so your inputs are great, especially considering I only had about 4 hours flying this machine when I made this video. Just for clarification, this is a PA-23-250 (6) Aztec E. I just re-checked the original copy of the Aircraft Flight Manual, under the Landing Check list, (Operating Instructions Page 10, Point 6) it states: "Landing gear (under 150MPH) (130 knots) - extend, check green." My instructor taught me to lower the gear below 120MPH, to stress even less the landing gear mechanism. (that's 10MPH less than what the AFM says). Regarding cowl flaps operation while shooting circuits and several gear down checks, remember this is a school flight where you are being taught the procedures of the aircraft, if you only operate the cowl flaps at FL120, then you will probably never operate them while in training, so you will forget about that "new" thing on your first solo X-Country flight. Some school procedures are "learning by repetition" processes.
Gracias, señor Eric. I am fresh Aztec (ex LELL) owner and looking for this kind of video to understand the steps needed in order to configure the airplane
Thanks for the comment John, I was doing my ME training, so only had about 3hs on the Aztec. I've done this video to help me remember the Aztec procedures. I totally agree with you, that this is a very common mistake I also see at the airfield, when other fellow pilots are practising Touch n' Goes. (From outside the aircraft, you can hear the RPM suddenly increasing due to applying power too quickly, and the governor not being able to keep up with the sudden power change.)
@@FlyTheSkiesTV Yes, exactly. Governor is not able to cope with sudden power change. Good that you know. Always easy. 5 seconds from idle to takeoff power. No need to rush. there is always plenty of runway :) All the best! :)
