Theory of flight Flashcards
(15 cards)
What altitude is the cabin pressurised at?
6,000 ft
What is the chain of command in the FD?
- Commander
- Relief commander (LH)
- First officer
- Cruise only pilot
- Senior CC member
How does a wing work?
Air flows faster over the top of the wing, creating low pressure and therefore lift
How does an engine work?
Air sucked into the engine, squeezed through compressors, increasing pressure, air mixed with fuel, combusting, ejecting energy towards the rear of the engine, creating thrust
What is a wingtip for?
Improves fuel efficiency of wing by reducing drag
What are anti-collision beacon lights?
Set of lights on fuselage (top, bottom and end of wings) to warn ground staff of moving a/c
What is the horizontal stabiliser?
Allows pilots to trim a/c to maintain climb, cruise or descent
What are the leading edge flaps?
Front slats, extend forward to generate extra lift at low speed
What are the trailing edge flaps?
Rear slats used to generate extra lift at low speed
What is the elevator?
Used to pitch the a/c up and down
What is the rudder (vertical stabiliser)?
Moves left and right to change yaw of the a/c
What are the spoilers and speedbrakes?
Panels on the upper wing deployed upwards, to help a/c bank, increase drag and help descent also destroy lift on landing to help a/c land on shorted distance
What are the ailerons?
Used to bank the a/c, move in opposing directions (left up, right down)
What are the 3 types of turbulence?
Light, Moderate, Severe
To ensure load and balance are not affected, CC should:
- Keep PAX in their assigned seats
- Ask CAP if PAX can be moved
