Chp 5 Maintaining Aircraft Control

Question 1

What is leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents in US and commercial aviation worldwide

Answer 1

LOC-I

Question 2

What are FAA parameters for upset in flight

Answer 2

1. Pitch attitude greater than 25° nose up
2. Pitch attitude greater than 10° nose down
3. Bank angle greater than 45°
4. Within the above parameters but flying at airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions

Question 3

What is UPRT

Answer 3

Upset prevention and recovery training

Question 4

What are the five steps to the basic upset recovery template

Answer 4

1. Disconnect auotopilot
2. Apply toward pressure to unload plane
3. Aggressively roll wings level to nearest horizon
4. Adjust power by monitoring airspeed
5. Return to level flight

Question 5

Definition of angle of attack

Answer 5

Angle at which chord of the wing meets relative wind

Question 6

What causes a stall

Answer 6

Exceeding critical AOA; not insufficient airspeed

Question 7

What are the two main elements of slow flight training

Answer 7

1. Slowing to , maneuvering at, and recovering from airspeed that is 5-10 knots above 1G stall speed
2. Performing slow flight in configurations appropriate to takeoffs, climbs, descents , approaches to landing and go arounds

Question 8

Altitudes for slow flight practice

Answer 8

Altitude that ensures maneuver is complete no lower than 1500 ft for single engine and 3000 feet for multi engine

Question 9

What is a stall

Answer 9

Aerodynamic condition where airflow over wing is is disrupted resulting in loss of lift