02 Aircraft general knowledge

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Aircraft general knowledge encompasses fundamental information about aircraft, including their types, components, systems, and principles of flight. It involves understanding various aircraft types, such as airplanes and helicopters, as well as the major components like airframes, wings, and engines. Knowledge of aircraft systems, such as electrical and hydraulic systems, is crucial for safe and efficient operation.

Key aspects of aircraft general knowledge include:

  • Major Aircraft Components:
    • Fuselage: The central body of the aircraft that holds passengers, cargo, and systems.
    • Wings: Airfoil-shaped structures that generate lift as air flows over them.
    • Empennage: The tail section, consisting of the horizontal stabilizer, elevator, vertical stabilizer, and rudder.
    • Landing Gear: The undercarriage that supports the aircraft on the ground and during takeoff and landing.
  • Powerplants and Propulsion:
    • Engines: Various types of engines, including piston engines, turboprop engines, and jet engines, provide thrust for propulsion.
    • Propellers and Rotors: Propellers are used in piston and turboprop engines, while helicopters use rotors for lift and thrust.
  • Aerodynamics and Flight Principles:
    • Understanding Bernoulli’s principle, which explains how pressure differences create lift over an airfoil.
    • Grasping the four forces of flight: lift, weight, thrust, and drag, and their interactions.
  • Flight Instruments:
    • Airspeed Indicator: Displays the aircraft’s speed through the air.
    • Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon): Shows the aircraft’s pitch and roll attitudes relative to the horizon.
    • Altimeter: Measures the aircraft’s altitude above sea level.
  • Aircraft Systems:
    • Electrical System: Powers avionics, lighting, and systems through generators, batteries, and distribution.
    • Hydraulic System: Controls components like landing gear, flaps, and brakes using hydraulic pressure.
    • Avionics: Electronic systems for navigation, communication, and flight management.

Familiarity with the principles of flight, including aerodynamics and forces acting on the aircraft, helps pilots control and maneuver the plane. Additionally, knowing cockpit instruments, flight controls, and aircraft limitations ensures effective and safe flight operations. Overall, aircraft general knowledge forms the foundation for safe and proficient aviation practices.

Content summary:

  • 146 pages of theory tutorials in 8 topics available for online and offline study
  • 141 questions in question database for continuous learning mode
  • CAA/FAA theory examination trial (16 multiple choice questions to be answered in 35 minutes)