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.
Why will a jet usually not fly at 41.000 feet?
Why will a jet usually not fly at 41.000 feet?
Because of the distance which has to be covered to reach 41.000 feet which may not be convenient for a short flight.
On long flights it is more typical to fly at 41.000 feet when the aircraft weight and performance allows.
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
Fuel injection provides:
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Fuel free from vaporization ice
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Better economy through metered delivery
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More responsive and efficient engine
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Less maintenance
How do you prevent an aircraft reaching Mcrit?
How do you prevent an aircraft reaching Mcrit?
Decreasing speed, by reducing engine power or pitching up.
How can you calculate Vref?
How can you calculate Vref?
Vref = 1.3 x Vs0 (stall speed in the landing configuration).
What setting would you set the trim to for long range cruise?
What setting would you set the trim to for long range cruise?
Nose up
Does a jet have a critical engine? Why yes or no?
Does a jet have a critical engine? Why yes or no?
No, there is no P-factor (asymmetric blade effect) as on a propeller-driven aircraft.
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)
If you where picking up 10.000 litres of fuel in Newfoundland (cold weather), and 10.000 litres of fuel in Lima, Peru (hot weather), where would you have picked up the most fuel?
If you where picking up 10.000 litres of fuel in Newfoundland (cold weather), and 10.000 litres of fuel in Lima, Peru (hot weather), where would you have picked up the most fuel?
In Newfoundland. With cold weather density increases, therefore you would pick up a higher mass in Newfoundland.
Which way do jet streams travel?
Which way do jet streams travel?
From West to East
East to West (In Africa during the summer)