Uncontrolled copy not subject to amendment Fundamental Principles
Uncontrolled copy not subject to amendment Fundamental Principles of Airmanship Learning Outcomes 2 and 3 Air Experience Flights Version 2. 0 OCT 2014
Objectives • • • Understand the types of AEF in the ACO Introduce the ACO Basic Trainer – The Grob Tutor Have a basic understanding of Flight Controls Understand safety in the air Understand safety on the ground Review the Tutor Passenger Brief Video
Flying with the ACO • • • Air Experience flights – Grob Tutor 115 Operational Aircraft on an opportunity basis Civil Flights on an opportunity basis Cadets must be 13 years 3 months Have completed Cadet Basic Training, had a safety brief or be First Class cadet
Opportunity Flights in Operational Aircraft CH-47 Chinook
Opportunity Flights in Operational Aircraft Tristar
Opportunity Flights in Operational Aircraft C-130 Hercules
Your Local Air Experience Flight Click on the map to view AEF Locations in Google Earth
1 Air Experience Flight RAF St Athan Return to Map Next Slide
2 Air Experience Flight Boscombe Down Return to Map Next Slide
3 Air Experience Flight RAF Colerne Return to Map Next Slide
4 Air Experience Flight Glasgow Airport Return to Map Next Slide
5 Air Experience Flight RAF Wyton Return to Map Next Slide
6 Air Experience Flight RAF Benson Return to Map Next Slide
7 Air Experience Flight RAF Cranwell Return to Map Next Slide
8 Air Experience Flight RAF Cosford Return to Map Next Slide
9 Air Experience Flight RAF Church Fenton Return to Map Next Slide
10 Air Experience Flight RAF Woodvale Return to Map Next Slide
11 Air Experience Flight RAF Leeming Return to Map Next Slide
12 Air Experience Flight RAF Leuchars Return to Map Next Slide
Grob Tutor 115
Grob Tutor 115
Grob Tutor 115
Grob Tutor 115
Grob Tutor 115
Grob Tutor 115 Wingspan: 10. 0 m Length: 7. 6 m Height: 2. 8 m Max Weight: 990 Kg Engine: 180 hp Max Speed: 185 knots Side-by-side 2 seat tandem Carbon Fibre construction
Cockpit Layout
Flight Instruments - Altimeter
Attitude Indicator (or Artificial Horizon)
Airspeed Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
Flight Controls
Control Surfaces Aileron Elevator Rudder
Control Surfaces – what do they look like in real life? Rudder Aileron Elevator
Control Surfaces – what do they look like in real life? Rudder Aileron Elevator
The axes of an Aircraft
Longitudinal Axis – “roll” Controlled by Ailerons
Vertical Axis – “yaw” Controlled by the Rudder
Lateral Axis – “pitch” Controlled by Elevators
Ailerons
Control column Push right
Left aileron down Right aileron up
Aircraft rolls right
Aircraft rolls right
Aircraft rolls right And continues to do so until the control column is placed in the neutral position
Summary • • Control column left Left aileron up Right aileron down Aircraft rolls left
Rudder
The rudder is controlled by ‘Rudder Pedals’ in the cockpit
Rudder pedals set to neutral
Push right pedal forwards (left will come back towards you!) Rudder moves right
Aircraft yaws right
Aircraft yaws right
Aircraft yaws right
Summary • • • Push right pedal forward Rudder moves right Aircraft moves right Push left pedal forward Rudder moves left Aircraft moves left
Elevator
Push Forward Control column
Elevator moves down
Nose pitches down
Nose pitches down
And continues to do so until the control column is placed in a neutral position Airspeed will increase Nose pitches down
Summary • • Control column back Elevator moves up Nose pitches up Speed will decrease
Air Experience Flight Safety Briefing Video
Safety on the ground
When on the Ground • Never approach an aircraft unless told to do so • Never walk towards the propeller. • Always approach from an angle that can be seen • Remove any hats in the aircraft dispersal area • Look and Listen
Parachute Fitted
Seat Harness
Rip Chord Extended Only pull this chord in an emergency bale out! And when you have fallen clear of the aircraft
When on the Ground • If near a Jet beware of both the intake and the exhaust areas • Keep hands away from your parachute ’D’ ring • Listen to the Ground Crew or Staff Cadets
Ready to go!
Safety in the air
While in the Air • Talk to the pilot – ask questions • Ask to see the effects of the controls • Ask about the instruments • Only touch the controls when told to do so by the pilot who will say “follow through” or “you have control”
While in the Air • Keep hands and feet away from the controls if you are not flying the aircraft • Listen to any commands, if not sure ask to repeat • Ensure that you have no loose articles in your pocket
Summary • Ask Questions • Ask to take control • Do not touch unless told to do so • Think Safe • Look and Listen
Above all else. . . Enjoy your flight
Objectives • • • Understand the types of AEF in the ACO Introduce the ACO Basic Trainer –The Tutor Have a basic understanding of Flight Controls Understand safety in the air Understand safety on the ground Review the Tutor Passenger Brief Video
Any Questions?
Questions • • What does AEF stand for? Name the aircraft we use for AEF? What is the number of your local AEF? What happens when you move the control column to the right? • From which direction should you approach the Tutor?
Questions • • Which control can you touch first? What is an ASI? What is an Artificial Horizon? What is this?
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