DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified pilot or instructor and do not claim to be. This is just a project to practice the formatting of instructions. If you are looking for flight instruction you should learn first hand from a licensed flight instructor.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
INSTRUCTION PROJECT (TO TAKE OFF AN AIRPLANE) Part 4
This concludes the INSTRUCTION PROJECT (TO TAKE OFF AN AIRPLANE). Though I believe I was supposed to have 30 steps, and my blog literally says 14, many of my steps have multiple steps within, as I reviewed my blog and could not think of any more steps to include.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified pilot or instructor and do not claim to be. This is just a project to practice the formatting of instructions. If you are looking for flight instruction you should learn first hand from a licensed flight instructor.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified pilot or instructor and do not claim to be. This is just a project to practice the formatting of instructions. If you are looking for flight instruction you should learn first hand from a licensed flight instructor.
INSTRUCTION PROJECT (TO TAKE OFF AN AIRPLANE) Part 3
Step 12) The aircraft should begin moving down the runway. Be sure to keep it moving down the center line.
Step 13) After the aircraft has reached about 55 knots apply a slight and steady back pressure to the controls.
WARNING: too much back pressure can cause a crash or stall. too little is often better than too much. The airspeed is low as it is you don't need to bleed any.
Step 14) After about 75knots you can begin to climb. Be sure to stay along the runway heading until you reach a safe altitude.
Tip: if you try to align the top of the aircraft's nose with the horizon, this will give you a good and constant rate of climb.
Step 13) After the aircraft has reached about 55 knots apply a slight and steady back pressure to the controls.
WARNING: too much back pressure can cause a crash or stall. too little is often better than too much. The airspeed is low as it is you don't need to bleed any.
Step 14) After about 75knots you can begin to climb. Be sure to stay along the runway heading until you reach a safe altitude.
Tip: if you try to align the top of the aircraft's nose with the horizon, this will give you a good and constant rate of climb.
INSTRUCTION PROJECT (TO TAKE OFF AN AIRPLANE) Part 2
Step 7) Now taxi the aircraft to the take off ready position, keep extreme attention to traffic and collide able objects.
Step 8) Review that the carburetor heat is set to cold, and the that flaps are set to the full up position. Now we are ready to enter the runway. Alert the tower of you entering the runway, and which direction you will be taking off (into the wind if possible).
Step 9) Position the aircraft at the far end of the runway, so that you have as much runway to take off with as possible. Be sure to be aligned with the center line of the runway so that you have as much runway on either side of the aircraft as possible. Use the rudder pedals and wheel brakes to move about on the ground.
Step 10) Make sure the plane comes to a stop and do a final check for the instruments to be working. That the flaps are up, and that the directional gyro is aligned with the heading of the runway.
Step 11) Apply pressure to the wheel brakes and throttle the engine to about 2000rpm. Ensure the plane seems to be alright and nothing seems out of place, then release the wheel brakes.
Step 8) Review that the carburetor heat is set to cold, and the that flaps are set to the full up position. Now we are ready to enter the runway. Alert the tower of you entering the runway, and which direction you will be taking off (into the wind if possible).
Step 9) Position the aircraft at the far end of the runway, so that you have as much runway to take off with as possible. Be sure to be aligned with the center line of the runway so that you have as much runway on either side of the aircraft as possible. Use the rudder pedals and wheel brakes to move about on the ground.
Step 10) Make sure the plane comes to a stop and do a final check for the instruments to be working. That the flaps are up, and that the directional gyro is aligned with the heading of the runway.
Step 11) Apply pressure to the wheel brakes and throttle the engine to about 2000rpm. Ensure the plane seems to be alright and nothing seems out of place, then release the wheel brakes.
INSTRUCTION PROJECT (TO TAKE OFF AN AIRPLANE) Part 1
How to fly an Airplane: to Take Off
In this blog, as per the assignment given to me, I will discuss the basic steps in taking off a Cessna 172. The Cessna 172 is a small high-wing aircraft that is forgiving and easy to fly. First introduced in the 1950's it is the most produced aircraft in history. Now we will discuss the first step in flying one of these great little aircraft, Taking Off.
Step 1) After the seat belts are secure make sure the fuel select switch is on both tanks. This is found near the floor, under the dash, in the middle of the aircraft. This is to ensure that the engine draws fuel from both fuel tanks.
Step 2) Make sure that all electrical systems are off prior to starting the engine. This is to protect any of the electrical systems from an accidental overload and damage.
Tip: It is often a common practice to turn the tail beacon light on, to show to people on the ramp the plane is active and the engine will soon start.
Step 3) Test the wheel breaks and the control surfaces for proper movement. Then check the circuit breakers to ensure none have popped and that the electrical system should be working.
Step 4) Set the fuel mixture to rich by pushing the fuel mixture plunger full forward. Then make sure the carburetor heat is cold, because the aircraft is on the ground, by pushing the carburetor plunger all the way in.
Step 5) Next turn the master switch on, this powers the electrical systems to the engine. Now Prime the engine by pumping the engine primer plunger a couple times, this injects fuel in to make starting the engine easier, sort of like primping a lawn mower. Then lock it shut.
Step 6) Put the key in the ignition. Keep your eyes outside the aircraft, and steady pressure on the wheel brakes and your hand on the throttle. Yell "PROP CLEAR" outside the aircraft to warn possible people outside the prop is about to spin. Then turn the key to start the engine.
In this blog, as per the assignment given to me, I will discuss the basic steps in taking off a Cessna 172. The Cessna 172 is a small high-wing aircraft that is forgiving and easy to fly. First introduced in the 1950's it is the most produced aircraft in history. Now we will discuss the first step in flying one of these great little aircraft, Taking Off.
Step 1) After the seat belts are secure make sure the fuel select switch is on both tanks. This is found near the floor, under the dash, in the middle of the aircraft. This is to ensure that the engine draws fuel from both fuel tanks.
Step 2) Make sure that all electrical systems are off prior to starting the engine. This is to protect any of the electrical systems from an accidental overload and damage.
Tip: It is often a common practice to turn the tail beacon light on, to show to people on the ramp the plane is active and the engine will soon start.
Step 3) Test the wheel breaks and the control surfaces for proper movement. Then check the circuit breakers to ensure none have popped and that the electrical system should be working.
Step 4) Set the fuel mixture to rich by pushing the fuel mixture plunger full forward. Then make sure the carburetor heat is cold, because the aircraft is on the ground, by pushing the carburetor plunger all the way in.
Step 5) Next turn the master switch on, this powers the electrical systems to the engine. Now Prime the engine by pumping the engine primer plunger a couple times, this injects fuel in to make starting the engine easier, sort of like primping a lawn mower. Then lock it shut.
Step 6) Put the key in the ignition. Keep your eyes outside the aircraft, and steady pressure on the wheel brakes and your hand on the throttle. Yell "PROP CLEAR" outside the aircraft to warn possible people outside the prop is about to spin. Then turn the key to start the engine.
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