What is the purpose of a locator?
What is the purpose of a locator?
To notify the crew of the aircraft of a particular position on the IAP.
Locators have been largely replaced with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), but they can sometimes be found associated with Outer or Middle Markers where they are referred to as Locator Outer Marker (LOM) or Locator Middle Marker (LMM).
What do you prefer, a high or low wingload?
What do you prefer, a high or low wingload?
The assessor was trying to get to the approach where you need flaps and slats to increase S (lower wingload) in order to be able to fly a lower speed.
What is a jet stream?
What is a jet stream?
Jet streams are narrow bands of high-speed upper thermal winds at very high altitudes.
Because usually the heated air bypasses the air filter, therefore it is possible for dust to enter the engine and so exposing the engine to unnecessary engine wear.
What is the screen height for a single engine?
What is the screen height for a single engine?
35 ft
For Reference:
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50ft for Class B or A (<15° AoB at take-off or normal landings)
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35ft for Class A (dry take-off or steep approach)
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15ft for Class A (wet take-off)
Where do Jeppesen get the information from to make their charts and plates?
Where do Jeppesen get the information from to make their charts and plates?
Government sources.
Why do we calculate mass and balance?
Why do we calculate mass and balance?
To be within aircraft design limitations with regards to:
Structural limitations
Stability
Take-off and landing performance
What is advection fog?
What is advection fog?
Advection fog occurs when moist air passes over a cool surface by advection (wind) and is cooled.
It is common as a warm front passes over an area with significant snowpack, but it is most common at sea when tropical air encounters cooler waters, including areas of cold water upwelling, such as along the coast of California.
What is the effect of weight on rate of descent?
What is the effect of weight on rate of descent?
To be the most efficient, aircraft descend at Vmd. Vmd increases with Weight, and therefore the rate of descent increases as well with weight.
Could a Seneca fly to the South of France without stopping for extra fuel?
Could a Seneca fly to the South of France without stopping for extra fuel?
No