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Monthly Archives: May 2018

CFI Brief: Updates to ACS and NEW Testing Supplements

May 31, 2018 – 10:04 am

This week, the FAA released updated Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private Pilot-Airplane, Instrument Rating-Airplane, and Commercial Pilot Airplane. The Airman Testing Branch will be hosting a webinar next week, June 6th to discuss the updates that are taking place. Webinar information is as follows: June 6, 2018, at 1430 Central Time, to attend follow […]

By CFI | Posted in CFI Briefing, Ground School | Comments (0)

CFI Brief: Mach Number

May 24, 2018 – 7:41 am

As you progress through a career in aviation you will hopefully one day start flying high speed jet aircraft, a fun and challenging learning experience. However there are many differences when moving from low-speed flight to high-speed flight. Today we will briefly touch on some of the required knowledge associated with high speed flight beginning […]

By CFI | Posted in Aerodynamics, CFI Briefing, Ground School | Comments (0)

Aerodynamics: Shock Waves

May 21, 2018 – 9:13 am

Today we’re taking a look at a concept related to high speed flight, shock waves, with an excerpt from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B). During flight, a wing produces lift by accelerating the airflow over the upper surface. This accelerated air can, and does, reach sonic speeds even though the aircraft itself may […]

By ASA | Posted in Aerodynamics, Ground School | Comments (0)

Aircraft Systems: Electrical System

May 14, 2018 – 8:27 am

Today, we’re featuring an excerpt from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-8083-25B). Most aircraft are equipped with either a 14- or a 28-volt direct current (DC) electrical system. A basic aircraft electrical system consists of the following components: Alternator/generator Battery Master/battery switch Alternator/generator switch Bus bar, fuses, and circuit breakers Voltage regulator Ammeter/loadmeter Associated […]

By ASA | Posted in Aircraft Systems, Ground School | Comments (0)
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