November 9, 2015 – 9:46 am
We’re staying warm this week, but we’ll be talking about ways to keep your engine cool. Today’s post is on your aircraft’s engine oil system. Look for follow up Ground School posts in the coming weeks about your engine’s cooling and exhaust systems. And be sure to check out what we’ve already covered in regards […]
By ASA
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Posted in Aircraft Systems, Ground School
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Also tagged adventure, aerodynamics, Aircraft, airspeed indicator, engine, FAA Exam, feature, flight training, flying, Four Forces, instruments, landing, Navigation, oil, pilot in command, Private Pilot, regulations, safety, takeoff, weather
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November 2, 2015 – 8:24 am
Thinking about your takeoff technique? Today we’ll consider the role of ground effect. Simply put, ground effect is the reaction of the airflow against the ground surface. Today’s post comes from our foundational flying textbook The Pilot’s Manual 1: Flight School. Here’s a basic overview: The cushioning of ground effect when the airplane is flying […]
By ASA
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Posted in Aerodynamics, Ground School
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Also tagged aerodynamics, altitude, FAA, FAA Exam, feature, flight training, flying, Four Forces, landing, learn to fly, pilot in command, Private Pilot, safety, takeoff
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August 31, 2015 – 8:55 am
Today we’re taking a look at carburetor ice with the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. As mentioned earlier, one disadvantage of the float-type carburetor is its icing tendency. Carburetor ice occurs due to the effect of fuel vaporization and the decrease in air pressure in the venturi, which causes a sharp temperature drop in the carburetor. […]
By ASA
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Posted in Aircraft Systems
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Also tagged aerodynamics, Aircraft, airport, altitude, ASA, flight training, flying, instruments, learn to fly, Navigation, Private Pilot, radio, safety, weather, weather services
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August 27, 2015 – 7:50 am
As the angle of attack is increased (to increase lift), air will no longer flow smoothly over the upper wing surface but instead will become turbulent or “burble” near the trailing edge. A further increase in the angle of attack will cause the turbulent area to expand forward. At an angle of attack of approximately […]
By CFI
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Posted in CFI Briefing
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Also tagged adventure, aerodynamics, airspeed indicator, altitude, angle of attack, Drag, FAA, FAA Exam, flight training, flying, instruments, learn to fly, pilot in command, pitot, Private Pilot, safety, spins, stalls, Test Prep, writen exam
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So over the last two weeks while away at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, I may have overindulged a bit too much in deep fried cheese curds. This has unfortunately resulted in a slight weight increase around my waistline and has more than likely affected my athletic performance. Not to compare myself to an airplane, but […]
By CFI
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Posted in Aircraft Performance, CFI Briefing, Ground School
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Also tagged aerodynamics, Aircraft, angle of attack, cheese curds, flight training, flying, Four Forces, oshkosh, pilot in command, Private Pilot, safety, weight and balance
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We’re devoting this week to aerodynamics, specifically the load factors experienced in turns. There’s more to turning your airplane than smoothly coordinating your ailerons and rudder pressure. Understanding the role of lift and gravity in a turn will help you fly efficiently and within the limitations of your airplane. The following is excerpted from William […]
December 8, 2014 – 8:35 am
For today’s post, we have adapted information from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to introduce the subject of aircraft performance. Matters of aircraft performance will always be subject to the guidelines of your specific aircraft outlined in the performance or operational information section of the Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH). The use of […]
By ASA
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Posted in Aircraft Performance, Ground School
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Also tagged altimeter, altitude, atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, density, density altitude, flying, instruments, learn to fly, pitot, power, Thrust
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September 15, 2014 – 6:00 am
The four forces of flight make up the fundamental concept of flight. Lift, weight, thrust, and drag are the very first concepts students learn in ground school. In this post, we’ll give you an introduction to the first two: Lift and Weight. The Student Pilot’s Flight Manual by William Kershner explains this well: Lift […]
