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What does Vso stand for?

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Stall speed in landing configuration

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What is the stall speed in landing configuration?

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40 knots

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What does Vs stand for?

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Stall speed in clean configuration

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What is the stall speed in clean configuration?

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48 knots

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What does Vx stand for?

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Best angle of climb

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What is the best angle of climb represented in speed?

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62 knots

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What does the best angle of climb mean?

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The airspeed (Vx) at which an aircraft gains the most altitude for the least amount of horizontal distance traveled. It is most relevant when there are immediate obstacles.

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What does Vy stand for?

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Best rate of climb

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What is the best rate of climb represented in speed?

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74 knots

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What does the best rate of climb mean?

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The airspeed at which an aircraft gains altitude the fastest in a given amount of time.

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What does Va stand for?

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Maneuvering speed

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What is the maneuvering speed?

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90 knots at low weight; 105 knots at high weight

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What does Vr stand for?

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Rotation speed

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What is the rotation speed?

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55 knots

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What is the foot pedal configuration?

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Brakes on top (toe brakes); Rudder on bottom

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Using the ‘Step on the ball’ technique means pressing the rudder pedal on the _____ side as the ball.

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same

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When talking to tower, what is the order?

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Who you want to talk to, Who you are, Give your position, Make your request, Information ATIS

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What is the recommended flap setting for a normal takeoff in Skyhawk SP models?

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0-10 degrees

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When do you need to use left rudder?

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At low power settings and high airspeeds

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When do you need to use right rudder pressure?

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At high power settings and low airspeeds

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The most common rudder pressure is on the ____ to maintain straight and level flight, especially during takeoff and climb.

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What is a good mixture setting for takeoff?

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What is a good mixture setting for taxi and cruising?

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What is the standard RPM setting during taxi?

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1000; and it is measured on the tachometer

25
What does APT stand for in flight control?
Attitude/Pitch, power, trim
26
When should you start rolling out of a turn?
About ½ of the bank angle ahead of the desired heading
27
What should you do when initiating a climb?
Push the throttle fully forward and pitch up to climb attitude
28
What is a good acronym to remember what to do during a power off stall?
Cram (power), climb (pitch up), clean (flaps 10 degrees at a time) 10 degrees of flaps is about three seconds
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What does CRAAC stand for and when is it used?
Craac - clearing turns, reference, airspeed, altitude, configuration Before any maneuver
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Pitch for _____, power for _______
Pitch for AIRSPEED. Power for ALTITUDE.
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What are the six essential flight instruments?
Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Altimeter, Turn Coordinator, Heading Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator
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What does the Airspeed Indicator (ASI) measure?
The airspeed indicator (ASI) or airspeed gauge is a flight instrument indicating the airspeed of an aircraft in knots (kn or kt) or MPH. It is not the ground speed.
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What do the yellow and white ranges represent on the airspeed indicator?
white arc = the flap operating range -The lower limit represents the stall speed with flaps deployed, and its upper limit is the maximum speed at which flaps can be safely extended. yellow arc = the caution range - Speeds within this range should only be flown in smooth air.
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What does the Attitude Indicator (AI) measure?
An attitude indicator, also known as an artificial horizon, measures the angle of pitch and bank
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What does the Altimeter measure?
An altimeter is a device used to measure altitude, which is the distance of a point above sea level. Altimeters work by measuring atmospheric pressure, as pressure decreases as altitude increases
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What does the Turning Coordinator measure?
A Turn Coordinator ihelps pilots assess the rate and quality of an aircraft's turns. It combines elements of a turn and slip indicator and an inclinometer, showing both the rate of turn and the coordination of the turn
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What does a Heading Indicator (HI) measure?
A heading indicator, also known as a directional gyro, displays the aircraft's heading, or the compass direction the aircraft is pointing. Most do not have a magnetic reading so they do not know where North is. It is up to the pilot to set the heading based off the compass.
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What does the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) measure?
A Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), also known as a Rate of Climb and Descent Indicator (RCDI), displays the rate at which an aircraft is climbing or descending. It indicates the change in altitude over time, measured in feet per minute. The top half measures climbs while the bottom half measures descents.
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What are the four types of lights on an airplane?
Navigation lights, Anti-collision lights (beacon/strobe), Landing lights, taxi lights
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What are the navigation lights and when are they required?
Red light: On the left wing, indicating the port side of the aircraft. Green light: On the right wing, indicating the starboard side of the aircraft. White light: On the tail, indicating the rear of the aircraft. When to use: Required during flight from sunset to sunrise, and also when taxiing or operating on the ground.
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What are the Anti-Collision Lights (Beacon/Strobe) and when are they required?
Red rotating beacon: A flashing red light, typically located on the tail. White strobe lights: Flashing white lights, typically located on the wing tips and tail. When to use: Anti-collision lights are required during all types of operations (day and night). They are particularly important for increasing visibility in conditions of reduced visibility or at night.
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What are the landing lights and when are they required?
Bright white light: Located on the leading edge of the wing. When to use: Required when landing or taking off at an airport with a control tower, or when starting the takeoff roll at a non-towered airport. They are also recommended when operating within 10 miles of an airport and below 10,000 feet, according to FAA.
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In straight and level flight at 90 knots you need to reduce airspeed to 80 knots while holding altitude. What are the steps?
1) Reduce power 2) pull back on yoke 3) once 80 knots is reached, add a bump of power to hold 4) trim off the pressure (trim down for nose up)
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In straight and level flight at 80 knots you need to reduce airspeed to 70 knots while holding altitude. What are the steps?
1) Reduce power 2) pull back on yoke 3) once 70 knots is reached, add a bump of power to hold 4) trim off the pressure (trim down for nose up)
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In straight and level flight at 70 knots you need to increase airspeed to 100 knots while holding altitude. What are the steps?
1) Increase power 2) push forward on yoke 3) once 100 knots is reached, ease back on power to hold 4) trim off the pressure (trim up for nose down)
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What does Vfe stand for?
Maximum flap extended speed for full flaps
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What does Vno stand for?
Maximum structural cruising speed - Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and then only with caution
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What does Vne stand for?
Never exceed speed
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Explain the following color codes on the airspeed indicator:
White arc, starts at Vso and ends at VFE Green arc, starts at Vs and ends at VNO Yellow arc, starts at V NO and ends at the red radial line marking VNE
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You can mentally calculate your height above ground level (AGL) by...
Subtracting the elevation of the terrain from the indicated altitude on your flight display or analog instrument.
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What is this altimiter reading?
14,500 ft
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Which flight instruments are the "pitot static instruments?
Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, and altimiter

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