flight instruments & readings Flashcards
1
Q
standard atmosphere at sea level
A
barometer= 29.92
termperature=59F or 15C
2
Q
pitot static systems
A
airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter
3
Q
airspeed indicator
A
only instrument to use pitot and static pressure
4
Q
V(so)
A
lowest white arc= stall speed, minimum steady flight in landing configuration
5
Q
V(s1)
A
lowest green = stall speed in specific configuriation
6
Q
V(fe)
A
upper white= max flaps open
7
Q
V(no)
A
upper green = max structural cruising speed
8
Q
V(ne)
A
never exceed speed
9
Q
V(a)
A
design maneuvering speed listed in POH
10
Q
V(lo)
A
max landing gear operating airspeed
11
Q
V(le) max speed with landing gear open
A
12
Q
indicated altitude
A
on altimeter
13
Q
pressure altitude
A
height above standard datum plane
14
Q
density altitude
A
pressure alt. corrected for temp
15
Q
true altitude
A
vert distance above MSL
