Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

1. AIM
DEFINITION
EXERCISE 4
EFFECTS OF CONTROLS
This exercise is an introduction to the aircraft’s controls, their method of operation and how these
controls affect the aircraft during flight.
WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR IS TO TEACH
i. Discuss the principles involved.
ii. The air exercise briefing:
iii. Applicable procedures and Check Lists.
a. Aircraft handling techniques: Demonstration and Observation.
b. Consideration of Airmanship and Engine handling.
c. Similarity to previous exercises.
d. De-briefing after flight.
WHY IT IS BEING TAUGHT
To give the student a good understanding and thorough knowledge of the principles involved in the use
of the basic flight controls.
HOW THE EXERCISE APPLIES TO FLYING
i. These controls are used in all flying.
ii. The inter-relationship between these controls will be shown in later exercises.
2. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
1. i. Sketch and explain the following definitions:
Bernoulli’s theories, aerofoil section, chord line, mean camber line, relative airflow and
angle of attack.
ii. Explain the function of flap type flight controls and their effect related to the above
principles.
2. Discuss the lift formula in detail.
3. i. With the aid of a sketch/model explain the planes of movement for each flight control
relative to their axes.
ii. Factors affecting control effectiveness.
iii. Discuss skiddling, slipping and weather cocking.
4. Discuss Newton’s Laws with specific reference to each flight control.
5. Discuss the Primary effect of:
i. Elevators – direction of movement and airspeed changes.
ii. Rudder – direction of movement.
iii. Ailerons – direction of movement.
(Adverse Aileron Yaw – as discussed in 6)
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