How do you get out of a spiral dive on a Cessna?
How do you get out of a spiral dive on a Cessna?
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Unload. Make sure you are no longer 'pulling G's'
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Roll wings level
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Power Reduce the power to avoid overspeeding.
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gently pull back on the control wheel to ease out of the dive.
When slowed down to a safe airspeed apply throttle as needed.
(N.b.: Do not confuse a spiral dive with a spin)
How would you explain to your neighbour what the difference is between a precision and a non-precision approach?
How would you explain to your neighbour what the difference is between a precision and a non-precision approach?
A precision approach uses both lateral (from left to right) and vertical guidance. A non-precision approach only uses lateral guidance.
At high altitudes, what speed do aircrafts climb on?
At high altitudes, what speed do aircrafts climb on?
Mach number
What is the difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger?
What is the difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger?
A turbo charger is externally driven by exhaust back pressure turning a turbine which in turn drives a compressor in the induction manifold to increase the air pressure (constant volume, higher pressure) and is controlled by waste gate.
A supercharger is internally driven by the propellor shaft to compress mixture and is controlled by RPM.
What do airplanes have to guard against reaching Mcrit?
What do airplanes have to guard against reaching Mcrit?
Barber pole on the ASI, flying at a Mach number at altitude and audible warnings.
What is the cabin altitude of the Boeing 737 on a cruise flight level?
What is the cabin altitude of the Boeing 737 on a cruise flight level?
8.000ft
What does the abbreviation PAPI mean?
What does the abbreviation PAPI mean?
Precision Approach Path Indicator
Approach category speeds are defined by which formula?
Approach category speeds are defined by which formula?
This speed is defined to be equal to the greater of stall speed (Vso) multiplied by 1.3, or stall speed (Vs1g) multiplied by 1.23.
The landing configuration that is to be taken into consideration can be defined by either the operator or by the aeroplane manufacturer but is most commonly assigned by the manufacturer.
What are TORA, TODA, ASDA clearways, stopways, and screen heights?
What are TORA, TODA, ASDA clearways, stopways, and screen heights?
TORA= Takeoff Run Available, the length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off.
TODA= Takeoff Distance Available, the length of the take off run available (TORA) plus the length of the clearway, if available.
ASDA= Accelerated Stop Distance Available, the length of the takeoff run plus the length of the stopway, if available.
A clearway is an area beyond the paved runway, free of obstructions and under the control of the airport authorities. The length of the clearway may be included in the length of the takeoff distance available (Take Off Distance Available (TODA)). For example, if a paved runway is 2000 m long and there are 400 m of clearway beyond the end of the runway, the takeoff distance available is 2400 m long.
The stopway is an area beyond the runway which can be used for deceleration in the event of a rejected takeoff.
Screen height: TODR is the distance from the brake release point to the point where the aircraft gains a height of 35 ft above the ground. This 35 ft is what we call the screen height. While 35 ft is the screen height for class A airplanes, it is 50 ft for class B airplanes.
On a wet runway, the screen height is reduced to 15 ft.
Being an excellent pilot, if I can fly at VMCA, do I need a V2 speed?
Being an excellent pilot, if I can fly at VMCA, do I need a V2 speed?
Yes, for safety you will need a V2 speed.