PPL knowledge Flashcards
Ground reference maneuvers (picking a spot on the ground to to develop skill for correcting for the wind).
How does ground speed affect your bank?
The higher your ground speed the steeper your bank.
EX: Flying downwind then to LT. Highest bank with more than 90 degree turn to correct for wind.
S Turns
Downwind vs upwind - How does this affect your bank and roll rate?
Downwind - Steepest bank and fastest roll rate
Upwind - Shallowest roll and slowest roll rate
To assess conditions for takeoff and develop an plan use the CHORD checklist
What is CHORD?
Conditions
Hazards
Operational Changes
Runway required vs available
Return Procedures
Departure plans
DO A TAKEOFF BRIEFING WITH INSTRUCTOR
Before taxiing onto runway: Use Lights, Camera, Action
Lights - Landing Lights on
Camera - Transponder set an ALT
Action - Mixture full rich (as appropriate for altitude) + Final is clear
Crosswind landing
You are using a slideslip to correct for LT crosswind on Landing.
If you continue to drift to RT what controls do you use?
More LT aileron (increase bank into wind)
More RT rudder (use opposite rudder to continue straight)
Private pilot license. Description + Limitations
Allows command of any aircraft (subject to appropriate ratings) for any noncommercial purpose and gives almost unlimited authority to fly under VFR.
A private pilot may not be compensated in any way for services as a pilot, although passengers can pay a pro rata share of flight expenses, such as fuel or rental costs.
What are the 5 Hazardous attitudes and the antidotes?
1) Anti-authority: “Don’t tell me.”
Follow the rules. They are usually right.
2) Impulsivity: “Do it quickly.”
Not so fast. Think first.
3) Invulnerability: “It won’t happen to me.”
It could happen to me.
4) Macho: “I can do it.”
Taking chances is foolish.
5) Resignation: “What’s the use?”
I’m not helpless. I can make a difference.
IMSAFE - What does it stand for and used for?
Illness/Medication/Stress/Alcohol/Fatigue/Emotion
Pilots can mitigate risk is to use the IMSAFE checklist to determine physical and mental readiness for flying.
The PAVE Checklist
What is it for and what does it stand for?
1) Pilot in Command
2) Aircraft
3) enVironment
4) External Pressures
Another way to mitigate risk is to perceive hazards. Incorporate into pre-flight planning
V so
Stall speed with flaps (landing configuration)
Located at top of the gague
V SI
Stall speed in clean configuration
Located at the top of the green
V
R
Rotation
V
G
Best glide / Most lift with least drag
V
X
Best angle of climb / Most altitude for distance
V
y
Best rate of climb / most altitude for time
V
FE
Max speed w/ full extended flaps = damage to flaps & wings
V
NO
Max structure crusing speed - beginning of yellow
V
NE
Never exceed speed
DECIDE Model
A six-step process DECIDE Model is another continuous loop process that provides the pilot with a logical way of making decisions.
Detect,
Estimate,
Choose a course of action,
Identify solutions,
Do the necessary actions,
Evaluate the effects of the actions.
Brief passengers using the SAFETY list
S - Seatbelts and seat position
A - Airvents / environment / action if discomfort
F - Fire extinguisher
E - Exit Doors secure/open, emergency evac plan, survival kit
T - Traffic (scan spot notify) + talking (sterile)
Y - Your questions (speak up)
Four forces act upon an aircraft in relation to straight-and level, unaccelerated flight.
These forces are thrust, lift, weight, and drag.
Pitching controls which axis?
Lateral axis (think tail and nose up and down / Line between wings)
Rolling controls which axis?
Longitudinal axis. (wings up and down / Line through nose and tail)
Yawing controls which axis?
Vertical axis (LT or RT of nose & tail) (Line through roof to wheels)
Visual Approach Slope Indicator VASI
RED RED
WHITE WHITE
RED OVER WHITE
Indicates what glide path?
RED RED - You’re dead (below glide path)
WHITE WHITE - Youll fly all night (above glide path)
RED OVER WHITE - Youre all right (on glide path)
Precision approach path indicator PAPI
W/W/W/W =
W/W/W/R =
W/W/R/R =
W/R/R/R =
R/R/R/R =
Single row of 4 lights - White and red
W/W/W/W = High 3.5 degrees +
W/W/W/R = Slightly High 3.2 degree
W/W/R/R = On guide path 3 degrees
W/R/R/R = Slightly low 2.8 degrees
R/R/R/R = Low 2.5 degrees -
Pulsating VASI known as PVASI
Pulsating white =
Steady White =
Steady red =
Pulsating red =
Pulsating white = Too high (higher = faster pulses)
Steady White = On glide path
Steady red = slightly below glide path
Pulsating red = below glide path (lower = faster)
Go around procedure for plane controls
Power (full throttle)
Attitude (do not immediately pull back = need sufficient speed)
Configuration (flaps = retract in increments or you’ll lose lift)
