[Ref Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B G-17, 2-3] Judgment can be defined as the mental process of recognizing and analyzing all pertinent information in a particular situation, a rational evaluation of alternative actions in response to it, and a timely decision on which action to take. Good judgment can be taught and increases with […]
Category: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B
What’s the best way to avoid accident and prevent error?
[Ref ISBN 978-1-61854-262-5 Chapter 18, FAA-H-8083-25B] Q: What’s the best way to avoid accident and prevent error? A: To avoid accident and prevent error, pilots should learn and apply ADM, CRM and Threat and Error management skills in their daily operations. Actually, the goal of all flight crews is good ADM and the use of CRM […]
What speed should be used if we encounter CAT?
What speed should be used if we encounter CAT? Ans: Turbulent air penetration speed (Vb) – speed for rough air
What’s the meaning of “terrestrial”?
[Ref Cambridge Dictionary, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 12-15] According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means “(of a planet) similar to Earth“/ “relating to the earth“. Rightly, my next question is : What type of fog ALWAYS form over land? Ans: Radiation fog Radiation fog forms when the ground cools rapidly due to terrestrial radiation! Fog
What’s the difference between flying over land and over water at daytime? (Convective currents)
[Ref Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 12-7] Q: What’s the difference between flying over land/pavement/continent and over water at daytime? A: the convective currents cause turbulent Convective currents Convective currents cause the bumpy, turbulent air sometimes experienced when flying at lower altitudes during warmer weather. Pavement / Land releasing heat wave […]
What’s “Primary Systems”
[Ref. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 7-1] The primary systems on most GA aircraft include but not limited to: Engine (engine itself + 6 sub-systems) propeller Airframe System electrical system Hydraulic System – e.g landing gear environmental control systems – e.g Oxygen system, Heating System Flight Control System Note : Flight Control system is […]
PFD – Primary Flight Display
[Ref Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 8-12, 8-13] PFD (Primary Flight Display) is one of the important elements in glass cockpit as a kind of Electronic Flight Display (EFD). It replaces the traditional “six pack” instruments. Typical PFD On the lift side of the screen is Airspeed Tape. It is not only […]
Vle (Landing gear extended speed) and Vlo (Landing gear operating speed)
[Ref Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 8-10] Landing gear extended speed (Vle), is the speed limit at which it is safe to fly with the landing gear secured in fully extended position Landing gear operating speed (Vlo), is the speed limit at which it is safe to extend or retract the landing gear
Anti-Ice and Deice Systems
[Ref. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 7-40, 7-41] Anti-icing equipment is designed to prevent the formation of ice ; Deicing equipment is designed to remove ice once it has formed ; Ice detection lighting may also be installed on some aircraft to determine the extent of structural icing during night flights The Anti-icing […]
Oxygen Systems
[Ref. Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B Page 7-37, 7-38, 7-39] To prevent hypoxia, crew and passengers use oxygen systems, in conjunction with pressurization systems. An oxygen system consists of a mask/cannula and a regulator that supplies a flow of oxygen dependent upon cabin altitude. Regulations about oxygen systems In the US, regulations require […]