Ground Training Lesson 16
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
This lesson will introduce the flight computer and its use in navigational computations
Elements
- Calculator Side
- Explanation of markings
- Mileage and speed conversions
- Time, speed, and distance computations
- Fuel consumption
- Airspeed computations
- True/density altitude computations
- Wind Face Side
- Explanation of markings
- The wind triangle
- Ground speed
- Wind correction angle
- True headings
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination and by performing of examples, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.
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