Aviation Altitude Types
Types of aviation altitudes: Indicated Altitude – Altitude data shown on the altimeter using the current altimeter setting input by the pilot. True Altitude – Height above mean sea level (MSL)....
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Datum – An aircraft datum line is an imaginary vertical plane or line from which all horizontal measurements of arm are taken, generally for balance purposes. Once the datum has been selected, all...
View ArticleOptimum Altitude
Optimum Altitude- The best aircraft cruise altitude for a given weight and corresponding air temperature. An increase in temperature will lower the level of altitude capability and the optimum...
View ArticleAddicting Remote Control Helicopter – Syma S107
Syma S107 Remote Control Helicopter - I was immediately impressed with the quality of the helicopter. It is solidly constructed with a sturdy metal frame with a plastic fairing Rechargeable via a...
View ArticleAccelerate Go Distance – Aircraft Takeoff Requirement
Accelerate Go Distance : The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1 and continue the takeoff on the remaining engine(s). The...
View ArticleBallast – Balloon Inflation Ballast
Ballast in gas ballooning is used to control buoyancy (affecting altitude) during flight. Ballast is frequently in the form of sand or water and is carried aloft at launch. When the pilot needs to...
View ArticleV speeds – Velocity-speeds
V-speeds or Velocity-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds / performance speeds in a wide variety of operating conditions which are important or useful to the operation of aircraft The...
View ArticleD.B. Cooper Vane
Watching the Discovery Channel Curiosity episode “plane crash” reminds me of working on the B-727 as a young mechanic and the “D.B. Cooper Vane” installed to prevent the rear airstairs from being...
View ArticleInstructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
Requirements for ICA were published and made effective in 14 CFR in 1980. These requirements provided a universal and standardized model for aircraft, aircraft engine, and propeller maintenance data,...
View ArticleMMEL – MEL – Minimum Equipment Lists & Definitions
A Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) is developed by the Type Certificate holder, approved by the governing authority and adopted by an Aircraft Operator in a customized MEL in order provide...
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