Chapter 2.3 - Straight & Level Flight Flashcards
Which 3 flight instruments should you monitor for basic manoeuvres?
- Airspeed Indicator.
- Altimeter.
- Turn Coordinator.
When flying aspect of Good Airmanship should be taken into account?
Keep a lookout for other Aircraft.
What is Straight and Level Flight?
- Constant Power.
- Constant Heading.
- Constant Attitude.
Flying Straight requires what?
- Wings to be kept Level.
- Heading to be kept Constant
- Balance Ball Centred.
Why is it important to have an outside reference point during flight?
To minimise the pilot’s focus in the Cockpit and to constantly look out for Traffic under VFR.
Why should a pilot avoid ‘crossed controls’?
Crossed Controls produces out-of-balance turns (slip / skid).
Which control surface is used the Primary Directional Control?
Rudder.
What does Flying Level mean?
Keeping the Aircraft at a Constant Altitude.
What control surfaces can be used to keep the Attitude of an Aircraft level?
- Nose (Pitch).
- Elevators (Trim).
If Airspeed is increasing what should the Angle of Attack be to remain at Straight and Level Flight?
Decrease.
If Airspeed is decreasing what should the Angle of Attack be to remain at Straight and Level Flight?
Increase.
If Angle of Attack is increasing what should the Airspeed be to remain at Straight and Level Flight?
Decrease.
If Angle of Attack is decreasing what should the Airspeed be to remain at Straight and Level Flight?
Increase.
