Lesson 101, Airplane Systems

Objective

During this lesson, the student is introduced to airplane systems.

Academic Content

Airplanes

  • The Fuselage
  • The Wing
  • The Empennage
  • Trim Devices
  • Landing Gear
  • The Powerplant
  • Pilot’s Operating Handbook
  • Engines
    • Reciprocating Engine Operations
    • Induction System
    • Supercharging and Turbocharging
    • The Ignition System
    • Abnormal Combustion
    • Fuel System
    • Refueling
    • Oil Systems
    • Cooling System
    • The Exhaust System
  • Propellers
  • Propeller Hazards
  • Electrical Systems

Flight Instruments

  • Pitot-Static Instruments
  • Airspeed Indicator Altimeter
  • Vertical Speed Indicator
  • Gyroscopic Instruments
  • Magnetic Compass Compass Errors

Preparation

  • Jeppesen: Ch 2
  • FAA Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: Ch 2,5,6-1 thru 6-19, 625 thru 6-39, 7

Resources

Slides

Videos

Airplanes

Powerplant and Systems

Flight Instruments

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Completion Standards

Students should demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of lesson content and achievement of lesson objectives by active participation in class discussion and by correctly answering instructor’s questions on lesson content.