How do you convert between lbs and kg?
How do you convert between lbs and kg?
1kg = 2.2lbs
If in a go-around, which take-off stages will still apply?
If in a go-around, which take-off stages will still apply?
None. The go around procedure is distinct from the take off procedure. You will still have an acceleration altitude, but you will not have a screen height, V1, Vr, V2, flap retraction altitude, etc.
What is an isobar?
What is an isobar?
A line on a meteorologic chart that joins places of equal sea level pressure (QNH).
How would you load an aircraft for max range?
How would you load an aircraft for max range?
The position of the CG directly influences the fuel consumption of an aircraft. An aft position of the CG makes the aircraft less stable, requiring less lift to be generated in both the horizontal stabilizer and wings, reducing the overall drag of the aircraft, and increasing the max range.
You want to load the the aircraft so that the CG is at, or as close as possible, to the aft limit (Without exceeding it).
If you take off on a two engine airplane with no engine failure and are below VMCA, will you have directional control?
If you take off on a two engine airplane with no engine failure and are below VMCA, will you have directional control?
Yes, some directional control as we still have two functioning engines.
What is departure?
What is departure?
Departure is an east-west distance along a parallel line of latitude, other than the equator.
Departure is calculated by: Change of longitude(minutes) x cosine of latitude.
Is the Seneca turbocharged?
Is the Seneca turbocharged?
We are missing the answer.
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
Fuel injection provides:
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Fuel free from vaporization ice
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Better economy through metered delivery
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More responsive and efficient engine
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Less maintenance
What will happen if the primer of your engine/fuel system kept operating?
What will happen if the primer of your engine/fuel system kept operating?
A variable pitch propeller provides an optimum angle of attack for the propeller blades for a longer range which reduces fuel usage, fixed pitch propellers only have a certain rpm.
What are the advantages of operating a one aircraft type fleet, why don’t we use an A320 / B737 mixed fleet?
What are the advantages of operating a one aircraft type fleet, why don’t we use an A320 / B737 mixed fleet?
The FMA indicates what system is controlling the aircraft and what mode is operational.