Warm-Up – 10/2 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Theoretically, what is the purpose of trim systems? List the common type of trim systems (hint: 5 types) Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, what must be changed as well? Describe the Ground adjustable trim tabs and how they are adjusted and tested to verify correct setting? The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. Why is this?
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Warm-Up – 10/2 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Theoretically, what is the purpose of trim systems? List the common type of trim systems (hint: 5 types) Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, what must be changed as well? Describe the Ground adjustable trim tabs and how they are adjusted and tested to verify correct setting? The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. Why is this?
Secondary Flight Controls Trim Systems Trim systems are used to relieve the pilot of the need to maintain constant pressure on the flight controls, and usually consist of flight deck controls and small hinged devices attached to the trailing edge of one or more of the primary flight control surfaces.
Warm-Up – 10/2 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Theoretically, what is the purpose of trim systems? List the common type of trim systems (hint: 5 types) Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, what must be changed as well? Describe the Ground adjustable trim tabs and how they are adjusted and tested to verify correct setting? The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. Why is this?
Secondary Flight Controls Trim Systems Common types of trim systems include: Trim tabs, balance tabs, antiservo tabs, ground adjustable tabs, and an adjustable stabilizer.
Warm-Up – 10/2 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Theoretically, what is the purpose of trim systems? List the common type of trim systems (hint: 5 types) Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, what must be changed as well? Describe the Ground adjustable trim tabs and how they are adjusted and tested to verify correct setting? The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. Why is this?
Secondary Flight Controls Trim Tabs Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, expect that retrimming will be necessary to relieve the control pressures for the new flight condition.
Warm-Up – 10/2 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Theoretically, what is the purpose of trim systems? List the common type of trim systems (hint: 5 types) Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, what must be changed as well? Describe the Ground adjustable trim tabs and how they are adjusted and tested to verify correct setting? The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. Why is this?
Secondary Flight Controls Ground Adjustable Tabs Many small aircraft have a nonmovable metal trim tab on the rudder. This tab is bent in one direction or the other while on the ground to apply a trim force to the rudder. The correct displacement is determined by trial and error.
Warm-Up – 10/2 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Theoretically, what is the purpose of trim systems? List the common type of trim systems (hint: 5 types) Any time power, pitch attitude, or configuration is changed, what must be changed as well? Describe the Ground adjustable trim tabs and how they are adjusted and tested to verify correct setting? The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. Why is this?
Autopilot More advanced systems often include a vertical speed and/or indicated airspeed hold mode. Advanced autopilot systems are coupled to navigational aids through a flight director. The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually.
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THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 2 1921 — US Marine Corps planes complete five days of maneuvers with the East Coast Expeditionary Forces at Wilderness Run, Virginia. They made 204 flights, with total distance flown of 10,500 miles.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 2 1921 — A Larsen J.L.-6 armored monoplane with 30 machine guns, was exhibited at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION October 2 1942 — The Bell P-59A made the first flight of a United States turbojet aircraft.
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September/October 2015 28 Chapter 5 Flight Controls SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 28 Chapter 5 Flight Controls Primary Flight Controls 29 Ailerons Adverse Yaw Elevators Stabilators 30 Canards Flaps 1 Trim Systems Autopilot 2 Chapter TEST 3 4 5 Chapter 6 Powerplants 6 Propellers 7 Chapter 6 Induction / Carb Systems 8 Carb Icing and Heating 9 Chap 6 Quiz 10 11 12 Ignition / Oil Systems 13 Fuel Systems 14 Electrical Systems 1st Quarter Ends Grades Due 15 Hydraulic Systems 16 17 18 19 Chapter 7 Flight Instruments 20 Altimeter 21 Vertical Speed Indicator 22 Flight Instruments Airspeed Indicator 23 HALF DAY 24 25 26 27 31
1st Quarter Requirements (9 Class Meetings – Oct 14) All students will complete the following: Take notes - All in class quizzes and tests Each day is worth 20pts - (4 day week 25pts) Complete Flight Sim. Tutorials (1 – 5 x3 + 1) Aircraft Fam. and Student Pilot Syllabus Lessons 1 – 7 (Straight & Level Flight through First Solo) Must pass written with 80% Successfully complete 3 times on small sim Successfully complete 1 time on Main sim Complete ERAU Aviation 101 6 quizzes and 2 tests Student will receive zero points for all incomplete work – NO make-up / extra credit
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TEST Chapter 5 – Flight Controls FAA – Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge TEST
1st Quarter Requirements (9 Class Meetings – Oct 14) All students will complete the following: Take notes - All in class quizzes and tests Each day is worth 20pts - (4 day week 25pts) Complete Flight Sim. Tutorials (1 – 5 x3 + 1) Aircraft Fam. and Student Pilot Syllabus Lessons 1 – 7 (Straight & Level Flight through First Solo) Must pass written with 80% Successfully complete 3 times on small sim Successfully complete 1 time on Main sim Complete ERAU Aviation 101 6 quizzes and 2 tests Student will receive zero points for all incomplete work – NO make-up / extra credit
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Lesson Closure - 3 – 2 - 1 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson. 3. List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson.