faa ch 3 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What differentiates the experience of flying from driving a car?
Airplanes operate in a complex three-dimensional space
What is a common struggle for beginner pilots regarding aircraft movement?
Attitude awareness
What are the four basic flight maneuvers that flight instructors emphasize?
- Straight-and-level flight
- Turns
- Climbs
- Descents
What is involved in executing a takeoff?
A combination of ground roll, straight-and-level flight, and a climb
What is essential for effective flight control?
The pilot’s ability to discern the aircraft’s attitude and respond accordingly
What are the three axes of aircraft movement?
- Pitch
- Roll
- Yaw
What aids a pilot in developing a ‘feel’ for the aircraft?
Tactile and auditory cues such as airflow noise and vibrations
What is crucial for maintaining correct attitude flying?
Maintaining visual references outside the cockpit
What method combines outside visual cues with instrument data?
Integrated method of flight instruction
What is adverse yaw?
A phenomenon occurring during turns that requires simultaneous rudder pressure and aileron deflection
What can uncoordinated flight lead to?
Spins, particularly hazardous at low altitudes
What sensation might pilots experience during skids or slips?
Being pushed to the outside of the turn during skids or to the inside during slips
How does an increase in bank angle affect turn rate at constant airspeed?
Results in a higher turn rate
What happens when making turns at higher speeds?
Increases inertia, leading to a larger radius and slower turn rate
What must pilots do in readiness for a climb?
Increase engine power and adjust pitch attitude
What should pilots monitor closely during climbs?
Airspeed
What is critical to maintain during climbing turns?
Balanced lift and drag
What is crucial during a level-off to ensure safe flight operations?
Achieving the desired altitude and airspeed
What should pilots do when transitioning from a gliding turn back to a normal glide?
Lessen the back pressure on the elevator control
What are common mistakes during descents and turns?
- Inadequate clearance for traffic
- Insufficient elevator pressure upon glide entry
- Failing to slow to glide speed before adjusting pitch
What are the six motions of flight?
- Bank
- Pitch
- Yaw
- Horizontal displacement
- Vertical displacement
- Lateral displacement
What is essential for pilots to achieve optimum performance in diverse flight conditions?
A combination of technical skill, awareness of the aircraft’s dynamics, and a solid grasp of aerodynamics
