Four Fundamentals (Part 2)

Question 1

What is straight and level flight? How does a pilot verify straight and level flight?

Answer 1

(1)Constant heading and altitude.
(2)Through a reference point relative to the horizon as well as the wings relativity to the horizon

Question 2

What instrument measures level flight for height?

Answer 2

Altimeter

Question 3

What should be used to relieve pressure on the control/yoke?

Answer 3

Elevator trim

Question 4

What other indicator should stay constant during straight and level flight?

Answer 4

Airspeed

Question 5

In level flight, what should the vertical speed indicator show?

Answer 5

Zero

Question 6

What will happen to the pitch if throttle is decreased? Increase?

Answer 6

The nose will descend. The nose will increase.

Question 7

What are some indicators for straight flight?

Answer 7

Visual cues (highways, fences, etc.) and heading indicator

Question 8

What are the instruments used for straight flight?

Answer 8

Attitude indicator, heading indicator, turn coordinator

Question 9

How is trim used to maintain attitude?

Answer 9

First, use the control stick to set straight and level, then use the trim to maintain that position to “hands off”

Question 10

What is a climb?

Answer 10

The combination of pitch and power which allows the airplane to gain altitude.

Question 11

What two things need to be done for a climb?

Answer 11

Backpressure on elevator, set throttle to climb power

Question 12

What needs to be done to counteract left yaw during the slower speed of a climb?

Answer 12

Apply right rudder

Question 13

How is airspeed adjusted during climb?

Answer 13

By changing the pitch attitude

Question 14

When should level off from a climb begin?

Answer 14

About 50 feet before the desired altitude

Question 15

What is the “best glide speed”?

Answer 15

The speed at which the greatest forward travel is made for the altitude lost

Question 16

What is the glide ratio in most training aircraft?

Answer 16

9:1

Question 17

How is a descent made?

Answer 17

(1) Lower power to reach best glide speed (2) Maintain altitude until glide speed is reached (3) Lower the nose to maintain glide speed (4) Trim aircraft

Question 18

What should be done with the engine with prolonged descents?

Answer 18

The engine should be cleared by setting 1500 rpm every 30 seconds for a few moments.

Question 19

When should a descent be leveled off?

Answer 19

Between 50-100 feet before reaching final altitude