Taxi, Run Up, Traffic Pattern Flashcards
Regardless of direction, what is the sequence of flight traffic pattern
Departure, crosswind, downwind, base, final approach
2 ways to exit traffic pattern
-take off straight ahead
-exit 45 degrees in direction of traffic pattern
The base leg of a traffic pattern runs ____________ and in the ____________ direction of the ______________ leg
-parallel
-opposite
-crosswind leg
The crosswind leg is on the ___________ side of the runway
-departure
The base leg is on the ____________ side of the runway
-approach
A common entry point to traffic pattern is ______________
45 degree angle into the midpoint of the downwind leg
The down wind leg is:
A. Same direction
B. Opposite direction
To the wind
A. Same direction
Describe plane primary control management of quartering head winds
-turn yoke in direction of wind
-keep elevator neutral
Describe plane primary control management of quartering tail winds-
-turn yoke in opposite direction of wind
-push yoke forward (elevators down)
When taxiing against a quartering head wind, what is position of ailerons?
Turn ailerons in direction of wind
When taxiing with a quartering tail wind, what is the position of the ailerons?
Turn ailerons away from direction of tail wind.
Maximum taxiing speed?
No faster than a brisk walk.
Two simple principles for managing quartering winds during taxi.
-turn yoke toward headwind
-turn yoke AWAY FROM tail wind
Simple rule for elevator placement when taxing in quartering winds
Elevator flaps DOWN in presence of quartering tail wind.
Strong wind speed for at taxiing
20-30 mph
