12.100.14(a) . ISA deviation;
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12.100.14 Given a pressure altitude and ambient temperature, calculate the:
12.100.14. Given a pressure altitude and ambient temperature, calculate the:
Density altitude is the altitude of the ISA which has the same air density as the actual altitude
12.100.12 Define density altitude.
12.100.12. Define density altitude.
Density altitude is the altitude of the ISA which has the same air density as the actual altitude
12.100.10 Explain the general effect of temperature on performance.
12.100.10. Explain the general effect of temperature on performance.
If the temperature is warmer than ISA – performance will be poorer
12.100.8 Explain how to determine pressure altitude by using an altimeter.
12.100.8. Explain how to determine pressure altitude by using an altimeter.
Set to 1013 hPa on the subscale and read it off directly
12.100.6 Calculate aerodrome pressure altitude, given aerodrome elevation and prevailingQNH.
12.100.6. Calculate aerodrome pressure altitude, given aerodrome elevation and prevailingQNH.
Find the difference between QNH and the ISA MSL pressure of 1013hPa
This is converted to feet by multiplying x 30
and the correction so obtained is subtracted from or added to the actual altitude
If QNH is higher than 1013 – subtract and if lower than 1013 then add
12.100.4 Define pressure altitude.
12.100.4. Define pressure altitude.
Pressure Altitude
This is the altitude in the theoretical ISA which has the same pressure as the real altitude with which we are concerned
12.100.2 Describe the general effects of altitude on aircraft performance.
12.100.2. Describe the general effects of altitude on aircraft performance.
One of the most important determinants on performance of the aircraft
As air density decreases with altitude both aerodynamic and engine performance decrease.
12.76 Control Systems
12.76. Control Systems
12.76.6 Describe the normal operational use of flaps, including limitations.Performance Sub Topic Syllabus Item
12.76.6. Describe the normal operational use of flaps, including limitations.Performance Sub Topic Syllabus Item
A small amount of flap is often used for take-off
– increases lifting ability of the wing
– little cost in additional drag
A larger amount of flap is used on approach and during landing
– lowered stalling speed and additional drag
– allows a slower airspeed and steeper fllightpath
Lower ing flaps in a low-wing aircraft can cause a nose down pitch
Lowering flaps in a high-wing aircraft can cause a nose-up pitch