flight instruments & readings Flashcards

1
Q

standard atmosphere at sea level

A

barometer= 29.92
termperature=59F or 15C

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2
Q

pitot static systems

A

airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter

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3
Q

airspeed indicator

A

only instrument to use pitot and static pressure

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4
Q

V(so)

A

lowest white arc= stall speed, minimum steady flight in landing configuration

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5
Q

V(s1)

A

lowest green = stall speed in specific configuriation

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6
Q

V(fe)

A

upper white= max flaps open

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7
Q

V(no)

A

upper green = max structural cruising speed

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8
Q

V(ne)

A

never exceed speed

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9
Q

V(a)

A

design maneuvering speed listed in POH

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10
Q

V(lo)

A

max landing gear operating airspeed

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11
Q

V(le) max speed with landing gear open

A
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12
Q

indicated altitude

A

on altimeter

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13
Q

pressure altitude

A

height above standard datum plane

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14
Q

density altitude

A

pressure alt. corrected for temp

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15
Q

true altitude

A

vert distance above MSL

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16
Q

absolute altitude

A

actual height above earths surface AKA AGL

17
Q

calibrated altitude

A

indicated alt corrected for instrument error

18
Q

1 in change in in altm (in Hg)

A

1000 ft indicated alt change