In an airplane like a Cessna 172, start the exercise at a typical cruise setting of 2300-2400 RPM. Note how long it takes for the airplane to stabilize at your target initial approach/pattern speed.Reduce power to your normal initial approach or pattern MP and RPM.If you have an autopilot, set it to hold altitude and heading (or to track to a fix directly ahead).Set up your airplane at its normal cruise power and configuration.That tip describes a technique I that I teach to help pilots learn how long it takes their aircraft to decelerate from normal cruise to a good speed for initial approach when IFR or to enter the traffic pattern when VFR. I recently wrote a Tip of the Week for Pilot Workshops called The Right Time to Slow Down.
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