Private Pilot Cleanup

Lateral Stability

(associated terms)

Longitudinal Axis / Ailerons / Roll

Longitudinal Stability

(associated terms)

Lateral Axis / Elevator / Pitch

Directional Stability

(associated terms)

Vertical Axis / Rudder / Yaw

Longitudinal Axis

(associated terms)

Lateral Stability / Roll / Ailerons

Lateral Axis

(associated terms)

Longitudinal Stability / Pitch / Elevator

Vertical Axis

(associated terms)

Directional Stability / Yaw / Rudder

Pulling yoke pitches elevator what way

Upwards

Pushing yoke deflects elevator which way

Downwards

Rolling Left (ailerons which way)

Left up, Right down

Rolling Right (ailerons which way)

Right down, Left up

Left Rudder Pedal (rudder deflects which way)

Left

(Tail moves right, Nose moves left)

Right Rudder Pedal (rudder deflects which way)

Right

(Tail moves left, Nose moves right)

Adverse Yaw is caused by what

The result of differential drag and the slight difference in the velocity of the left and right wings

What is the purpose of flaps?

To increase our angle of descent without increasing airspeed, shorten runway distances, and lower stall speed

What is a SIGMET?

They warn of weather potentially threatening the safety of all aircraft

What are SIGMETs issued for? (examples)

Severe icing / Severe or extreme turbulence / Dust storms / Volcanic ash

How long are SIGMETs valid?

4 hours (-cyclones & volcanic ash (valid for 6))

When are SIGMETs issued?

As needed (unscheduled)

What is a Convective Sigmet?

A warning for severe weather in relation to convective activity

What are Convective Sigmets issued for? (examples)

Embedded thunderstorms, Lines of thunderstorms, Severe thunderstorms w/ surface winds greater than 50kts or 3/4" hail, Thunderstorms affecting +40% of a +3,000 mile area

When are Convective SIGMETs issued?

Every hour

How long do Convective Sigmets last?

2 hours

What is an AIRMET?

Warning for weather potentially hazardous to lighter aircraft

What are the different types of AIRMET

(S)ierra / (T)ango / (Z)ulu

(G = Graphical (not a main type))

What are AIRMET Sierras issued for?

IFR Conditions & Mountain Obscuration

What are IFR conditions

Ceilings below 1,000ft and visibility below 3sm

What are AIRMET Zulus issued for?

Moderate Icing or Freezing Levels

What are AIRMET Tangos issued for?

Moderate turbulence, low-level wind shear, surface winds greater than 30kts

When are AIRMETs issued?

Every 6 hours

How long are AIRMETs valid for?

6 hours

What is the radio license for pilots

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit

What is the radio license for the aircraft

Radio Station License

Why dont we account for compass deviation

We use a magnetometer (in left wing)

What is considered VFR?

Ceilings 3,000'+ AGL / >5 SM visibility

What is considered IFR?

Ceilings 500-1,000' AGL / 1-3 SM visibility

What is considered MVFR?

Ceilings 1,000-3,000' AGL / 3-5 SM visibility

What is considered LIFR?

Ceilings <500' AGL / <1 SM visibility

What is in our survival kit?

1. Emergency Blanket

2. Flashlight w/ Batteries

3. Whistle/Compass

4. Fire Starter

5. Multi-Tool

6. Carabiner

7. Candle

8. Hand Warmers

9. Poncho

10. First-Aid

11. Zip-Lock Bag

How long is our survival kit supposed to keep you alive for?

48-72 Hours

How is the Camshaft different from the Crankshaft

The Camshaft controls piston valves while the Crankshaft is what is attached to the propellor

What are the 3 night times?

1. Sunset to Sunrise = Lights Needed

2. Civil Twilight = Logging Nightime

3. 1hr post-Sunset to 1hr pre-Sunrise = Night Currency

Where does our Fuel and Air mix?

In the piston

ICEFLAGS?

Inversion, Coriolis, Elevator, False Horizon, Leans, Autokinesis, Graveyard Spiral, Somatogravic

What are the types of fog?

1. Radiation Fog · 2. Advection Fog · 3. Upslope Fog · 4. Steam Fog · 5. Freezing Fog and Ice Fog · 6. Frontal Fog · 7. Precipitation Fog

What are the red lines for the instruments?

What is the service ceiling for our 172s

14,000’ MSL

What 3 reasons do we climb at 85kts

1. More air to cool the engine

2. Better forward visibility

3. Faster ground speed

What is static RPM

The engine speed during a full throttle run-up when stationary on the ground

What is our static RPM

2300-2400 RPM

Why does our max RPM go up during takeoff roll

As we accelerate the AoA on the propellor decreases so it produces less drag

What is our Normal Category Flaps Up load factors

+3.8 to -1.52 G

What is our Normal Category Flaps Down load factors

+3.0 to -1.52 G

What is our Utility Category Flaps Up load factors

+4.4 to -1.76 G

What is our Utility Category Flaps Down load factors

+4.4 to -1.76G

What is our utility category MTOW

2200 lbs

What brand is our propellor

McCauley

What is our propellor ground clearance

11.25”

What are the fuel limitations

1. Must takeoff & land with fuel selector on both