Originally Posted by
peteq
When you first start flying Cessna's they drum into you - use the throttle for altitude and the yoke for airspeed. When you're approaching with a 152 or a 172 you're using mostly the throttle to float yourself to the ground.
On bigger planes you're flying the plane to the runway, it's a combination of the two.
ONLY in the region of reverse command (ie, low airspeed). I don't care if you are in a cessna, a cirrus, or a 757- in cruise, you pitch for altitude. I get tired of hearing people say that you pitch for airspeed while in a light aircraft- that's only true at low airspeed (Such as, Vy and below).