Pinch Hitters - 2000 The Right Stuff for the Right Seat Flight Controls and Flight Instruments...

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Pinch Hitters - 2000Pinch Hitters - 2000The Right Stuff for the Right SeatThe Right Stuff for the Right Seat

Flight Controls and Flight InstrumentsFlight Controls and Flight Instruments

William J. Doyle, Jr., CFII, AGI, IGI, ASCWilliam J. Doyle, Jr., CFII, AGI, IGI, ASCdoylewj@ix.netcom.comdoylewj@ix.netcom.com

Parts of An AirplaneParts of An Airplane

Courtesy of FAA: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, AC 61-23B

Wing Control SurfacesWing Control Surfaces Ailerons

move in opposite directions for turns controls roll (or bank) controlled by yoke or stick

right pressure turns right left pressure turns left

Flaps extend downward to increase lifting force for

landings and sometimes takeoffs controlled by flap handle or switch

pre-selected positions or variable positions

Empennage (Tail) Control SurfacesEmpennage (Tail) Control Surfaces Rudder controls yaw

controlled by floor pedals right pressure moves nose to right left pressure moves nose to left

Elevator (stabilator on Cherokee) controls pitch controlled by yoke or stick

forward pressure lowers nose back pressure raises nose

Trim Tab helps hold pitch attitude controlled by trim wheel

move wheel forward for nose down trim move wheel back for nose up trim

Illustration of Typical Panel LayoutIllustration of Typical Panel Layout

907th Flight Squadron, IncMooney MSE

Mooney Bravo Cockpit

Mooney MSE Cockpit - Left

Mooney MSE Cockpit - Right

Mooney MSE Cockpit - Center

Mooney MSE Cockpit - Floor

Fuel SystemsFuel Systems

Gravity Feed System (high wing)

Fuel Pump System (low wing)

Fuel Pressure Gauge

Fuel System Components Tanks Fuel Quantity Gauges Fuel Selection Valve

Airspeed Indicator (ASI)Airspeed Indicator (ASI)

V-speeds Vx = best angle * Vy = best rate * Va = maneuvering * (placarded) Vfe = flap extend Vs = stall clean configuration Vso = stall landing configuration Vno = max structural cruising speed Vne = never exceed speed Vle = landing gear extension speed * Vlo = landing gear operating speed *

* not on ASI

• Arcs white

bottom = Vso

top = Vfe

green bottom = Vs top =

Vno yellow

bottom = Vno

top = Vne

red line = Vne

Turn CoordinatorTurn Coordinator

Miniature Airplane Level Index

level flight no pitch information

Turn Index standard rate turn (2 minute turn)

Inclinometer coordinated flight coordinated turn

Attitude Indicator (AI)Attitude Indicator (AI)

Artificial Horizon blue side up

Miniature Airplane Pointer Bank Scale

10 bank 20 bank 30 bank 60 bank

Adjustment Knob

Heading Indicator (Directional Gyro)Heading Indicator (Directional Gyro)

Typically “free gyros” no built-in north-seeking capabilities

Periodically align with compass Use 360 azimuth

right-most zero omitted 340 is shown as 34 60 is shown as 6

Adjustment Knob

AltimeterAltimeter

AltimeterAltimeter Components

Altimeter setting knob window

Altitude indication scale 100 ft pointer 1,000 ft pointer 10,000 ft pointer

Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)

Trend Information shows information on

increase or decrease in climb speed increase or decrease in descent speed level flight

Rate Information shows stabilized

feet per minute (FPM) rate of descent feet per minute (FPM) rate of climb

rates appropriate for student pilots are 500 feet per minute (FPM) rate of descent 500 feet per minute (FPM) rate of climb

Magnetic CompassMagnetic Compass

Lubber line Rotating compass card

turns in opposite direction from DG Accurate only when flying in smooth air, in straight &

level, unaccelerated flight

Rules for Putting It All TogetherWhat to Do If an Emergency Occurs

• Rule 1 - Fly the airplane (maintain flight control)

• Rule 2 - Follow instructions from ATC

• Rule 3 - Land the Airplane

Any Doubts?

Go To Rule 1

Courtsey of Dr. Al Schnur ASC

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