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www.guatemala-skies.com GUATEMALA GENERAL AVIATI INFORMATI TO GO Contents: Cessna 172 XP 1977 V Speeds & checklist Guatemala Radio Frequencies Emergency Transponder Codes & ATC Light Signals MGGT airport information Cessna 172 XP 1977 V-Speeds SPEED KIAS REMARKS V NE Never Exceed Speed 163 Do not exceed this speed in any operations. Maximum Structural Cruising Do not exceed this speed, except in smooth V NO 129 Speed air, and then only with caution. Maneuvering Speed 2550 pounds 105 Do not make full and abrupt control movements above this speed. V A 2150 pounds 96 1750 pounds 87 Maximum Extended V FE Speed 85 Do not exceed this speed with flaps down. Maximum Window Open Speed 163 Do not exceed this speed with windows opened. V Y V X Maximum Glide Speed 2550 pounds 2150 pounds 1750 pounds Sea Level 10,000 Feet Sea Level 10,000 Feet 75 69 62 81 76 59 65 Normal Climb 85-95 Takeoff Normal, no Short Field, 10 Approach No Full Short Field Full 75-85 60 65-75 60-70 63 Basic routing information Pacific & Atlantic June 2012 PREFLIGHT INSPECTI CABIN PREFLIGHT INSPECTI RIGHT WING Trailing Edge Papers A.R.O.W. HOBBS Time Control Wheel Lock RECORD REMOVE and STOW Aileron freedom of movement and security PREFLIGHT INSPECTI RIGHT WING Leading Edge Wing Tie Down DISCNECT Circuit Breakers ALL IN Landing Lights Propeller Area CLEAR Main Wheel Tire / 29 PSI / brake fluid First Flight of day & After Refueling fuel drain Water Sediments, Blue Fuel Quantity Indicators QUANTITY Fuel Quantity VISUALLY Trim Controls Baggage Door Rudder Gust Lock Tail Tie Down Control Surface Trim Tab Alignment Extend (Push Full In) NEUTRAL for security lock with key if child s seat is occupied PREFLIGHT INSPECTI EMPANNAGE REMOVE DISCNECT freedom of movement and security / wires (within ¼ of elevator) Fuel Filler Caps PREFLIGHT INSPECTI NOSE Static Source Openings (both sides) for stoppage Propeller & Spinner for nicks, security, oil leaks, screws Nose Wheel Strut and Tire Strut 1-3 /Tire 26 PSI Engine Oil Level Min 6 / 8 for long trip First Flight of day & After Refueling fuel drain Drain 4 Seconds PREFLIGHT INSPECTI LEFT WING Main Wheel Tire 29 PSI First Flight of day & After Refueling fuel drain Water, Sediments, Blue Fuel Quantity VISUALLY Fuel Filler Caps Antennas

PREFLIGHT INSPECTI LEFT WING Leading Edge STARTING ENGINE Pitot Tube Cover REMOVE & RICH Fuel Tank Vent Opening Propeller High RPM Stall Warning Opening & test suction Landing Lights PREFLIGHT INSPECTI LEFT WING Trailing Edge Aileron Preflight Inspection Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness / / Electrical Equipment BEFORE STARTING ENGINE freedom of movement and security COMPLETE ADJUST & LOCK (push full in) TEST & Auxiliary Fuel Pump Auxiliary Fuel Pump Propeller Area Engine should start within 3-4 revolutions. If not,, start from beginning. If engine still does not start, leave aux. fuel pump off, mixture idle cut-off, open throttle and crank until engine fires or 15 seconds. If engine still does not start, wait for cool down and start again from beginning. Oil Pressure Section HIGH ADVANCE 8-10 GPH / CLEAR START 800 to 1000RPM (5 seconds to raise) BEFORE TAKE TAKE Normal Takeoff Parking LEAN field elevation Cabin Doors & LOCKED 0-10 (10 pref.) Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT Flight Instruments Elevator Control ROLL 55 KIAS GPS ROUTE Climb Speed 75-85 KIAS TAKE Short Field Takeoff LEAN field elevation Elevator and Rudder Trim 10 Magnetos Propeller Engine Instruments & Friction Lock Flashing Beacon/Navigation/Strobe Lights LEAN for altitude (14 GPH) 1800 RPM, LEAN until drop in RPM then advance 1 inch. 1800 RPM Max 150 / Diff 50 CYCLE ADJUST IDLE / no shutdown 800-1000 RPM as required Elevator Control Climb Speed ENROUTE CLIMB Normal Climb APPLY Slight Tail Low 60 KIAS Retract after obstacle 85-95 KIAS LEAN for altitude OPEN

CRUISE LANDING Normal Landing 15-25 MP 2200-2600 RPM 65-75 KIAS (flaps up) Trims ADJUST AS DESIRED LEAN for altitude Lean at 50 Rick of Peak EGT <=70% Lean at Peak EGT Elevator and Rudder Trim 60-70 KIAS (flaps down) ADJUST MAIN WHEELS FIRST Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harness Propeller DESCENT BEFORE LANDING AS DESIRED ENRICHEN ADJUST & LOCK HIGH RPM Landing Roll Braking Elevator and Rudder Trim LANDING Short Field LOWER NOSE WHEEL MINIMUM REQUIRED 65-75 KIAS (flaps up) FULL DOWN MAINTAIN 63 KIAS ADJUST IDLE after obstacle MAIN WHEEL SFIRST APPLY HEAVILY RETRACT Balked LANDING ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE IDLE APPLY RETRACT to 20 RETRACT 55 KIAS IDLE CUT- RETRACT gradually OPEN AFTER LANDING ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE RETRACT 70 KIAS (flaps UP) OPEN 65 KIAS (flaps DOWN) SECURING Airplane IDLE CUT- Parking Fuel Shutdown Valve (pull out),, Electrical Equipment IDLE AS REQUIRED (full down recommended) IDLE CUT- Ignition Control Lock INSTALL RIGHT

FORCED LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness All Switches (except master switch) Doors 70 KIAS (flaps UP) 65 KIAS (flaps DOWN) IDLE CUT- AS REQUIRED (full down recommended) UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN SLIGHLT TAIL LOW APPLY HEAVILY Seat Belts Selected Field PRECAUTIARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER All Switches (except master switch) Doors 20 65 KIAS FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed FULL DOWN (on final approach) 65 KIAS UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN SLIGHLLY TAIL DOWN APPLY HEAVILY Radio Heavy Objects (in baggage area) Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness DITCHING TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.50 MHz giving location and intentions or JETTIS 20-40 Auxiliary Fuel Pump Parking Brake Fire Extinguisher FIRE DURING START GROUND IDLE CUT- RELEASE OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed) ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT at 55 KIAS Airplane EVACUATE Approach Cabin Doors Face Airplane Life Vests and Raft High Winds. Heavy Seas INTO THE WIND Light Winds. Heavy Swells PARALLEL TO SWELLS NOTE. If no power is available, approach at 65 KIAS with flaps up or at 60 KIAS with 10 flaps UNLATCH CUSHI at touchdown with folded coat LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED DESCENT EVACUATE though cabin doors. If necessary, open windows to flood cabin to equalize pressure so doors can be opened INFLATE Fire EXTINGUISH NOTE If sufficient ground personnel are available (and fire is on the ground and not too dangerous) move airplane away from the fire by pushing rearward on the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer. Fire Damage ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged components or wiring before conducting another flight. CLOSE IDLE CUT- Cabin Heat and Air Forced Landing (except overhead vents) 105 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture) EXECUTE (as described in Emergency landing without Engine ). Do not attempt to restart engine.

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT STATIC SOURCE BLOCKAGE (Erroneus Instrument Reading Suspected) All other switches (except ignition switch) Alternate Static Source Valve PULL Vents/Cabin Air/Heat Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE (if available) WARNING! After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate cabin. Circuit Breakers If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight: Radio/Electrical Switches Vents/Cabin Air/Heat CABIN FIRE for faulty circuit, do not reset. one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized. OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished. Altitude Approach LANDING WITH A FLAT TIRE Climb and Approach 3 knots faster than normal. Cruise and approach 25 feet higher than normal. NORMAL FULL DOWN GOOD TIRE FIRST, hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron. ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIS (Both sides) Vents/Cabin Air/Heat (to avoid drafts) Over-Voltage Light Fire Extinguisher WARNING! After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin Land airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage. Navigation Light Switch Strobe Light Switch Pitot Heat Switch (if installed) WING FIRE ACTIVATE (if available) NOTE. Perform a sideslip to keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin, and land as soon as possible using flaps only as required for final approach and touchdown. If over-voltage light illuminates again: Flight TERMINATE as soon as possible AMMETER SHOWS DISCHARGE Alternator Nonessential Electrical Equipment Flight TERMINATE as soon as practical Communication Navigation GUATEMALA Additional ATIS 127.65 VOR 114.50 Aeroclub 122.80 La Aurora (MGGT) Ground 121.90 ILS 110.10 Instrument Auth. 120.70 Tower 118.10 ADF 375 Approach 119.30 Guatemala Radio Radio 126.90 Radio 126.75 VOR 114.10 San Jose (MGSJ) Tower 118.50 ADF 425 ATIS 127.75 Iztapa Tower 122.80 ADF 400 Rio Dulce Unicom 123.00 Coban Tower 118.35 Tower 118.80 ADF 340 Retalhuleu ATIS 127.80 VOR 116.10 Rabinal ADF 313 Tower 121.40 VOR 113.30 Tikal ATIS 127.85 ADF 385 Tower 118.40 VOR 115.10 Puerto Barrios ATIS 127.95 ADF 347 CENTRAL AMERICA Ilopango - San Salvador El Salvador - San Salvador La Mesa (MHLM) - Honduras Tapachula (MMTP) - Mexico Belize City (Belize)- MZBZ Communication Navigation Additional Radio 127.05 VOR 115.50 Approach 119.50 Tower 118.30 Ground 121.90 ATIS 127.60 VOR 117.50 Approach 119.90 Tower 118.00 CLD (CLNC DEL) 121.25 Radio 126.90 Ground 121.70 Radio 127.10 VOR 113.10 Approach 119.70 Tower 118.20 ADF 370 Ground 127,10 Tower 118.20 VOR 115.30 Ground 121.90 VOR 114.30 Approach 121.00 Tower 118.00 ADF 392 Radio 126.90 Poptun Tower 120.00 ADF 363-126.20 Quetzaltengango Tower 118.60 Unicom 127.55 123.00 Fixed Wing Air2Air Com 122.75 EMERGENCY Com 121.50

MGGT - La Aurora International Airport 185 @ 8500 005 @ 7500 54 NM [32 ] 122 @ 3500 302 @ 4500 61 NM [37 ] 053 @ 7500 233 @ 6500 23 NM [14 ] 281 @ 4500 101 @ 3500 54 NM [32 ] 260 @ 6500 080 @ 7500 84 NM [50 ] 074 @ 7500 254 @ 6500 39 NM [23 ] 214 @ 6500 034 @ 7500 11 NM [7 ] 185 @ 4500 005 @ 3500 22 NM [13 ] 048 @ 3500 228 @ 4500 72 NM [43 ] 259 @ 4500 079 @ 3500 22 NM [13 ] 094 @ 3500 274 @ 4500 21 NM [13 ] 225 @ 6500 045 @ 7500 12 NM [7 ] 321 @ 4500 141 @ 3500 30 NM [18 ] Transponder Description Squwak Standard 1200 Hijacked 7500 Lost Communications w ATC 7600 Emergency "Help" 7700 ATC Light Signals Meaning Color and type of signal Aircraft on the ground Aircraft in flight Movement of vehicles, equipment and personnel Steady green Cleared for takeoff Cleared to land Cleared to cross; proceed; go Flashing green Cleared to taxi Return for landing (to be followed by steady green at the proper time) Not applicable Steady red Stop Give way to other aircraft and continue Stop Flashing red Taxi clear of landing area or runway in use Airport unsafe- Do not land Clear the taxiway/ runway Flashing white Return to starting point on Not applicable Return to starting point on airport Alternating red and green General Warning Signal- Exercise Extreme Caution General Warning Signal- Exercise Extreme Caution General Warning Signal- Exercise Extreme Caution Acknowledge all light signals by flashing landing light and/or rocking the wings