Basic Flight Maneuvers Flashcards
What is taxiing?
Steering the aircraft on the ground using rudder pedals and brakes.
What are Pre-Flight Checks?
Verify all systems and controls
How do you accelerate?
Increase the throttle to gain speed.
How do you lift off?
Gently pull back on the yoke/stick.
How do you climb?
Adjust pitch and power to ascend.
How do you descend?
Reduce the power and adjust pitch.
How do you turn?
Use the ailerons to roll into the turn while coordinating with the rudder to maintain balance.
What do you do on approach to landing?
Align with the runway, manage your rate of descent.
What does it mean to be cruising?
You are flying level at your desired altitude and speed.
What do you do right before touchdown?
You flare by raising the nose to reduce descent speed.
What do you do when touching down?
Land on the main wheels first, then lower the nose wheel.
