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Decks in this class (21)

Aero 1: Basic Theory & Lift
Vector,
Air density,
Moment
42  cards
Aero 2: Stalls & Drag
Total drag,
Parasite drag,
Form drag
30  cards
Aero 3: Performance Characteristics
What is the takeoff airspeed in t...,
What is the landing airspeed in t...,
Max angle of climb
18  cards
Aero 4: Maneuvering & Hazards
What causes a slip,
What causes a slip,
What causes a slip
32  cards
Engines 1: Principles of Gas Turbine/Reciprocating Engines
What is the relationship between ...,
What happens to subsonic airflow ...,
What happens to subsonic airflow ...
26  cards
Engines 2: Gas Turbine & Reciprocating Engines
What is the purpose of an inlet,
What are the two basic inlet designs,
What shape is a subsonic inlet
26  cards
Engines 3: Compressor Stalls
Compressor blade aoa,
What elements make up the compres...,
Compressor stall
14  cards
Engines 4: Gas Turbine and Reciprocating Engine Types
Thrust specific fuel consumption,
What are the four gas turbine eng...,
What are the components of a turb...
35  cards
Engines 5: Hydraulic Systems
Pascal s law,
Pascal s law formula,
Force
28  cards
Engines 6: Electrical Systems
Describe dc power,
What are the disadvantages of dc ...,
What are the dc components
24  cards
Engines 7: Fuel Systems
Volatility,
What is the relationship between ...,
Flashpoint
40  cards
Engines 8: Lubricants and Lubrications System
What is the purpose of lubricants,
What is the purpose of a lubricat...,
Why do gas turbine engines use sy...
27  cards
Engines 9: Accessory, Starter, and Ignition Systems
What are the different ways that ...,
Where does the air for air driven...,
What are some air driven accessories
22  cards
FRR 1: Federal Aviation Organization
What is the faa responsible for,
What organization is responsible ...,
Where and to whom does far part 9...
41  cards
FRR 2: Visual/Instrument Flight Rules
How are runway numbers determined,
When are aldis lamp lights used,
What does a steady green aldis la...
42  cards
FRR 3: Airspace and General Flight Rules
Controlled,
Controlled,
What are the dimensions of class ...
58  cards
Navigation: General Knowledge
Define air naviation,
What are the three types of air n...,
Dead reckoning navigation
34  cards
Weather 1: Weather Theory
What is the troposphere,
What is the make up of the earth ...,
What is the average height of the...
39  cards
Weather 2: Weather Mechanics
What are gradient winds,
What is the direction of gradient...,
What is the direction of gradient...
50  cards
Weather 3: Weather Hazards
Turbulence,
What are the types of turbulence,
What are the pirep intensity leve...
46  cards
Weather 4: Planning & Resources
Flight visibility,
Prevailing visibility,
Slant range visibility
19  cards

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