Traffic Pattern in a Cessna 172M Lineup on Centerline “Engine instruments green” “Airspeed is on zero” “Heading indicator matches runway heading” Off the brakes, on the rudders, full throttle Rotate at 55 knots Climb at 78 knots until 400 feet below traffic pattern altitude Turn Crosswind Hold 78 knots At traffic pattern altitude, pitch down to hold altitude and reduce throttle to 2100 RPM Turn Downwind and hold altitude Midfield- Configure for landing: fuel selector both, mixture rich, carb heat on, landing light on Abeam the touchdown zone reduce power to 1700 RPM and hold altitude to slow speed White arc flaps 10 degrees, pitch for 85 knots 45° from the threshold of the runway turn base Wings level, flaps 20° 75 knots Turn for final, flaps 30° 65 knots, aim at the numbers, hold center line