Flight controls Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary flight controls?
A
Ailerons, elevator and rudder
2
Q
When does the stick shaker activate?
A
15 - 16 units AoA
5-10 KIAS above the stall
3
Q
How does the TAD compute a rudder trim tab position?
A
It senses engine torque, altitude, airspeed, and pitch rate.
4
Q
What must the TAD detect for take-off trim?
A
Less than 80 KIAS and weight-on-wheels
5
Q
True or false: The TAD will not completely trim the aircraft in yaw
A
True
6
Q
What are the 3 flap positions?
A
UP
TO (23 degrees)
LDG (50 degrees)
7
Q
Will the speed brake extend with the flaps down?
A
NO
8
Q
Other than operating the switch, what else will cause the speed brake to retract?
A
PCL moved to MAX
Flaps extended
9
Q
A
