First flight with C172 OO-FMX at EBSP
108 views · Published 20 April 2014 · 7:35 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: Eric Vyncke · 2014 · Sports
In order to take more than 1 passenger with me in the air, I need to be 'qualified' on a 4-seat plane such as RAPCS Cessna 172. This video is about my first flight in dual-command of course: general flight, on-purpose stalls and recovery, simulated engine failures and a couple of touch and go. First impression on this model: she wants to fly! On take-off: C152 rotation at 50 kts and a need to pull on the stick, C172 already in the air at 45 kts and no need to pull on stick (rather push on it!). I was taken by surprise as seen on the video. On-purpose stalls also require to pull at LOT on the stick. Air is usually turbulent in Spa with a South wind, much less with a C172 (or at least the aircraft is more stable!) :-) Recorded April 2014 (and the camera was not really vertical :-( ...).
