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
What do airplanes have to guard against reaching Mcrit?
What do airplanes have to guard against reaching Mcrit?
Barber pole on the ASI, flying at a Mach number at altitude and audible warnings.
Why is a great circle the shortest distance between two points?
Why is a great circle the shortest distance between two points?
The track changes constantly.
What are the hydraulic systems of the Boeing 737 called?
What are the hydraulic systems of the Boeing 737 called?
Hydraulic system A and hydraulic system B.
What are wing tip vortices?
What are wing tip vortices?
Wingtip vortices are tubes of circulating air that are left behind a wing as it generates lift.
They are caused by the difference in pressure above and below the wing causing the air to 'escape' from the high pressure area below the wing to the low pressure area above the wing, by rolling around the tip of the wing. This creates a vortex that trails behind the wing.
How do you prevent an aircraft reaching Mcrit?
How do you prevent an aircraft reaching Mcrit?
Decreasing speed, by reducing engine power or pitching up.
What frequency range and band is an NDB in?
What frequency range and band is an NDB in?
Frequency range from 200-1750kHz, medium and low range frequency bands.
Where does a swept wing stall first?
Where does a swept wing stall first?
At the tip
What would you do in the event of an engine failure below V1, and what would your initial actions be?
What would you do in the event of an engine failure below V1, and what would your initial actions be?
Assuming I'm performing single pilot operations:
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power idle,
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max brakes (and reversers if available),
-maintain directional control using rudder input,
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After coming to a full stop set parking break.
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Inform ATC 'Stopping'.
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Initiate the appropriate process to diagnose the problem (ECAM, NITS DODAR, checklists....).
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When performing multi pilot operations the actions performed by me will depend with my current role: PF, PM and/or CM1 CM2.
How accurate are NDB's?
How accurate are NDB's?
NDB’s are stations emitting a signal. There is nothing for them to be accurate about. ADF's on the other hand, when tuned to an NDB need to be accurate within +/- 5 degrees.