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AFD comes out every ____ weeks.
8
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AIM stands for?
Aeronautical Information Manual: provides basic flight information and ATC procedures for use in the National Airspace System of the USA.
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NOTAM D stands for? What do they cover?
- Notice to AirMen (Distant)
- They cover navigational aids out of service, runway lights not working, closed runways, etc. things that will affect go/no go decisions.
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Standard pressure is what in the Kollsman window?
29.92 inches/hg
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12-14 density and pressure altitudes
see chapter 12-14
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Best rate of climb is V?
VY - 79 kts: the speed that results in the greatest altitude gain over a given amount of time.
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Best angle of climb speed is V?
VX - 57 kts: the speed that results in the greatest altitude gain over a given horizontal distance.
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Charts - 12-27
density altitude, fuel burn, endurance
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Define Empty Weight.
Weight of the airplane, engine, all fixed and permanent operating equipment and unusable fuel. Includes engine oil.
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Define Maximum Takeoff Weight.
Maximum allowable weight to start a takeoff run. 2450 lbs for the Skyhawk 172R
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Define Useful Load.
The difference between the maximum takeoff weight and the empty weight. Includes pilot, passengers, baggage, cargo and useable fuel.
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Define Ramp Weight
Maximum takeoff weight plus fuel to be burned during taxi and runup.
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