PPL » Aircraft Tech Knowledge (A) » Basic Flying Controls
12.58.2 | Define the aircraft axes of rotation, pitch, roll and yaw. |
12.58.4 | Name the flying controls used to affect movement about each axis. |
12.58.6 | Explain how each flying control operates to achieve control of the: (a) pitch attitude; (b) bank angle; (c) yaw. |
12.58.8 | Explain the cross-coupling (further) effects of control in roll and yaw. |
12.58.10 | Explain the effects of airspeed and power settings on control effectiveness and aircraft attitude. |
12.58.12 | Explain the function of a basic trim control. |
12.58.14 | Explain the requirement for the balancing of controls. |
12.58.16 | Explain the correct method for the use of trim controls. |
12.58.18 | State the methods used to obtain aerodynamic balance. |
12.58.20 | Explain the requirement for using anti-balance tabs on an all-moving tailplane. |
12.58.22 | Describe the principle of operation of anti-balance tabs. |
12.58.24 | Explain the purpose of wing flaps. |
12.58.26 | Describe the principle of operation of wing flaps. |