Why do we use Jeppesen charts/plates?
Why do we use Jeppesen charts/plates?
Jeppesen charts and plates are simplified and uniform.
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
Fuel injection provides:
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Fuel free from vaporization ice
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Better economy through metered delivery
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More responsive and efficient engine
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Less maintenance
If you are outside the range of any VOR’s/NDB's, how does the aircraft know where it is?
If you are outside the range of any VOR’s/NDB's, how does the aircraft know where it is?
Via INS/IRS/GPS
How do you convert between lbs and kg?
How do you convert between lbs and kg?
1kg = 2.2lbs
What are SOP's? And why do you think Airlines have SOP's?
What are SOP's? And why do you think Airlines have SOP's?
SOP's are Standard Operating Procedures, they provide safety, uniformity and work ethics.
What is the cabin altitude of the Boeing 737 on a cruise flight level?
What is the cabin altitude of the Boeing 737 on a cruise flight level?
8.000ft
Are swept wings effective?
Are swept wings effective?
Swept wings are designed to be the most effective at high speeds. At low speeds, a swept wing produces less lift than its straight counterpart.
What will happen if the primer of your engine/fuel system kept operating?
What will happen if the primer of your engine/fuel system kept operating?
A variable pitch propeller provides an optimum angle of attack for the propeller blades for a longer range which reduces fuel usage, fixed pitch propellers only have a certain rpm.
Why don’t you use carburetor heat on the ground for long periods?
Why don’t you use carburetor heat on the ground for long periods?
Battery power to the starter motors.
What is the difference between angle of attack and angle of incidence?
What is the difference between angle of attack and angle of incidence?
Angle of attack is the angle between the chord of the aerofoil and the relative airflow.
Angle of incidence is the angle between the chord and the aircrafts longitudinal datum.