Short Field Landings; Crosswind Landings - Cessna 177 Cardinal Owner's Manual

STALLS
The stall characteristics are conventional and aural warning is provided by a
stall warning horn which sounds between 5 and 10 MPH above the stall in all
configurations
Power-off stall speeds at maximum gross weight and aft c.g. position are
presented in Section V as calibrated airspeeds since indicated airspeeds are
unreliable near the stall.
LANDING
Normal landings are made power-off with any flap setting. Slips are
prohibited in full flap approaches because of a downward pitch encountered under
certain combinations of airspeed, sideslip angle and center of gravity loadings.
Landings should be made on the main wheels first to reduce the landing
speed and subsequent need for braking in the landing roll. The nose wheel is
lowered to the runway gently after the speed has diminished to avoid unnecessary
nose gear loads. This procedure is especially important in rough or soft field
landings.
Full down stabilator (control wheel positioned full forward) should not be
used during the ground roll. This reduces the weight on the main wheels which
causes poor braking and increases the possibility of sliding the tires.

SHORT FIELD LANDINGS

For a short field landing, make a power-off approach at approximately 66
MPH with full flaps, and land on the main wheels first. Immediately after
touchdown, retract the flaps and hold the control wheel back while applying
maximum possible brake pressure without sliding the tires.

CROSSWIND LANDINGS

When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap setting required
for the field length. Although the crab or combination method of drift correction
may be used, the wing-low method gives the best control. Hold a straight course
with the steerable nose wheel and occasional braking if necessary.
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