Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

1. AIM
DEFINITION
EXERCISE 6
STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT
Straight and level flight is that condition of flight whereby the aircraft is flown in balance at a constant
altitude and direction at varying speeds, power settings and configurations, with reference to both
visual and instrument attitude indications.
WHAT THE INSTRUCTORS ARE TO TEACH
i. Discuss the principles involved
ii. The air exercise briefing:
a. Applicable procedures and checklists.
b. Aircraft handling techniques:- Demonstration and Observation.
c. Considerations of airmanship and engine handling.
d. Similarity to previous exercises.
e. De-briefing after flight.
WHY IT IS BEING TAUGHT
To give the student a good understanding and thorough knowledge of the principles required to fly the
aircraft straight and level at different attitudes, trim and power settings at various speeds and aircraft
configurations.
HOW THE EXERCISE APPLIES TO FLYING
i. Navigation.
ii. Instrument flying.
iii. It forms the basis for attitude flying which is important throughout all flying.
iv. Range and endurance.
v. Circuit work.
2. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
1. NEWTON’S LAWS
2. FORCES ACTING ON AN AIRCRAFT
With the aid of a diagram explain the following:
WEIGHT (W)
i. Effect of gravity.
LIFT (L)
i. Equal and opposite to weight.
ii. Formula.
iii. Speed/attitude relationship.
THRUST (T)
Refer to the appropriate graph and explain:
i. The power/speed curve – power available.
ii. The effect of altitude on power available.
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