5F Performance and Limitations - Additional Questions

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1. What are three ways you can control lift during flight? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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2. Define the terms “glide ratio” and “best glide speed”. What are these values for your airplane? (FAA-H-8083-3; POH)

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3. Define the terms “endurance ” and “range.” (FAA-H-8083-25)

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4. Performance chart data is based upon what type of runway surface? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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5. The values for VX and VY will be equal at what altitude? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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6. What happens to VX and VY as altitude is increased? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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7. Does the horizontal stabilizer produce lift? How does it affect longitudinal stability? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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8. During the enroute phase of flight, the CG moves aft due to fuel burn or a passenger moving. What effect will this have on various performance factors such as airspeed, stall speed, and range? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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9. Discuss some of the other factors that will affect performance of an aircraft that are not included in the aircraft performance charts. (FAA-H-8083-25)

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10. During landing, will there be any difference in elevator control effectiveness as the airplane enters ground effect? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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11. What are several examples of abnormal situations that would require a pilot to reject a takeoff while still on the runway? (FAA-H-8083-3)

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