Taxi, Run-up, Traffic Pattern Flashcards
How do pedals control the steering and brakes?
Push the bottom of the pedal for steering, and the top for brakes.
How do you test the brakes?
For the first few feet after taxi starts
What is the best taxiing speed to maintain control?
No more than a brisk walk.
How are the control surfaces adjusted for different heading cross winds?
For a headwind crosswind, turn the ailerons into the direction of the wind.
How are the control surfaces adjusted for different tailing crosswinds?
For a tailing crosswind, turn the ailerons into the opposite direction of the wind and push the control wind fully forward.
Where should you position for the runup?
Either run up area, or directly behind and aligned with other aircraft on the taxiway. Ensure they have enough space and angle your aircraft so other aircraft can avoid your prop wash.
How do you complete a runup?
Complete the before take-off checklists to ensure proper aircraft performance before going airborne.
Why should the engine run up occur?
To check for the proper performance of the magnetos.
What is the standard direction for a traffic pattern?
Left
What are the five legs of a traffic pattern?
Departure, crosswind, downwind, base, and final approach
What should you do once you reach pattern altitude on departure?
Fly straight OR turn left at a 45 degree angle to leave the pattern OR turn crosswind to enter the pattern
What is the most common way to enter a traffic pattern?
At a 45 degree angle into the midpoint of the downwind leg
How are runway numbers determined?
They are the magnetic approach direction, rounded to the nearest ten degrees, minus the final digit of the three digit heading
How are parallel runways marked?
With L (left), C (center), and R (right)
