Definitions to Memorize Flashcards
What is your middle name?
Ryan . . . I know I have lost directional control when I have full rudder deflection into the operating engine and the aircraft begins to yaw toward the inoperatie engine. To recover I will simultaneously reduce power on the operating engine and reduce the angle of attack . . . Blum
What is the definition of the critical engine?
The critical engine is the engine that, when failed, most adversly affects the performance and handling qualities of the aircraft.
What is the definition of the Vmc?
Vmc is the minimum airspeed at which directional control can be maintained with the critical engine inoperative.
What is the definition of maneuvering speed?
The maneuvering speed is the maximum airspeed at which full abrupt control inputs can be made without structural damage to the aircraft. At airspeeds below maneuvering speed, the aircraft will stall before exceeding the design limit load factor. At airspeeds above maneuvering speed, the design limit load factor will be exceeded before the aircraft stalls.
What is a stabilized approach?
In a stabilized approach, the pilot establishes and maintains a constant angle glidepath towards a predetermined point on the landing runway. It is based on the pilot’s judgement of certain visual cues, and depends on a constant final descent airspeed and configuration.
What is the definition of an aiming point?
An aiming point is a point on the ground at which, if the airplane maintains a constant glidepath, and was not flared for landing, it would contact the ground.
What is the definition of a runway incursion?
The definition of a runway incursion is, any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
