Flight Training Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts related to flight training and aerodynamics, including rates of climb, performance factors, and aircraft handling.

Best Rate of Climb

The speed that provides the greatest altitude gain in the shortest time, typically between 68 to 73 knots.

Best Angle of Climb

The speed that gives the greatest altitude gain in the shortest distance, typically around 60 knots used during training.

Asymmetric Thrust

A condition where one propeller blade provides more thrust than the other, causing yaw to one side during climb.

Density

A measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume, which affects aircraft performance during climbs.

Load Factor

The amount of lift required to maintain level flight during a turn, increasing with the angle of bank.

Adverse Yaw

The tendency of an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction of a turn due to differential lift and drag on the wings.

Carb Heat

A system that helps prevent carburetor icing by heating the air entering the carburetor before it mixes with fuel.

Pitch

The angle of the aircraft's nose relative to the horizon, crucial for climbing and descending maneuvers.

Control Trim

A mechanism used to relieve the pilot's control pressures and maintain a desired flight attitude.

Shock Cooling

The rapid cooling of an aircraft engine, which can occur during prolonged descents with power at idle.