Need To Knows

Question 1

In case of Aborted Takeoff, Engine Failure, Fire or Abnormality Prior to Takeoff:

Answer 1

Throttle to Idle, Flaps Up, Brakes as necessary

Question 2

In Case of Engine Failure or Fire after Rotation:

Answer 2

Pitch Down for Best Glide Altitude.

• If runway is still available land on the remaining runway.
• If no runway left, land straight ahead w/in 30 degrees of nose.
• If sufficient altitude no lower than 500’, we might attempt to turn back to the runway.

Question 3

P.A.R.E

Answer 3

P- Power • IDLE
A- Ailerons • neutral
R- Rudder • opposite
E- Elevator • pitch down, then up

Question 4

When are you most likely to go into a spin?

Answer 4

Downwind to Base turn & Base to Final turn.

Question 5

What is the altimeters standard pressure for your airport?

Answer 5

29.92

Question 6

What is the CTAF for your airport?

Answer 6

123.00

Question 7

What does CTAF stand for?

Answer 7

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency

Question 8

What is the AWOS frequency?

Answer 8

118.575

Question 9

What does AWOS stand for?

Answer 9

Automated Weather Observing System

Question 10

What is the emergency frequency?

Answer 10

121.50

Question 11

What does VNE stand for? And where is it in the plane?

Answer 11

Velocity Never Exceed
(The red line on airspeed)

Question 12

What type of engine is in the DA20?

Answer 12

Continental IO-240-B

Question 13

In the Continental IO-240-B engine, what does the “IO” mean?

Answer 13

It is Fuel Injected automatically, compared to a Carbureted engine. The main difference is how the fuel and air are mixed:

Carbureted: the fuel and air are mixed in the carburetor before going into the cylinders.

Fuel Injected: fuel is injected directly into the cylinders, where it mixes with air just before entering the cylinder.