Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Practice Exam

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What does a forward slip involve?

The airplane turning onto its side to descend
Lowering the wing towards the slip side while yawing the nose opposite
Descending straight down in a controlled manner
Performing a controlled stall

The correct answer is: Lowering the wing towards the slip side while yawing the nose opposite

A forward slip is a maneuver used during landing approaches to lose altitude quickly while maintaining control of the aircraft's direction. This technique involves lowering the wing on the side towards which the pilot wants to slip, while simultaneously yawing the nose of the aircraft in the opposite direction. This creates a sideways motion relative to the airflow, allowing the aircraft to descend at a steeper angle without increasing airspeed excessively. In this maneuver, the aerodynamic forces work to counteract the aircraft's tendency to turn in the direction it is yawing. The result is a controlled descent that can be precisely managed, making it suitable for landing approaches where altitude must be lost quickly without risking a stall or loss of control. This aspect of managing both bank and yaw is key to the effectiveness of a forward slip during a landing scenario. The other options do not accurately describe the action or purpose of the forward slip, focusing instead on different types of maneuvers or attitudes that do not apply to losing altitude efficiently while maintaining control.