Lesson 1

Objective

To develop the student’s knowledge of airplanes, the aerodynamics of flight, and airplane stability.

Pilot Handbook, Study Unit 1, “Airplanes and Aerodynamics”

1.1 Definitions

1.2 The Airplane

1.3 Composite Construction

1.4 Axes of Rotation

1.5 Flight Controls and Control Surfaces

1.6 Forces Acting on the Airplane in Flight

1.7 Dynamics of the Airplane in Flight

1.8 Ground Effect

1.9 How Airplanes Turn

1.10 Torque (Left-Turning Tendency)

1.11 Airplane Stability

1.12 Loads and Load Factors

1.13 Stalls and Spins

1.14 Angle of Attack Indicators

Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test Prep, Study Unit 1, “Airplanes and Aerodynamics”

1.1 Flight Controls

1.2 Aerodynamic Forces

1.3 Angle of Attack

1.4 Stalls and Spins

1.5 Frost

1.6 Ground Effect

1.7 Airplane Turn

1.8 Airplane Stability

1.9 Torque and P-Factor

1.10 Load Factor

1.11 Velocity Vs. G-Load