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
The Powerplant and Related Systems
- 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.