Air Activities stage 6
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- Build and fly (from plans, kits or from scratch) one of these:
- rubber band powered model aircraft for 15 seconds
- glider for 15 seconds
- model airship
- hovercraft
- round the pole model (RTP).
- Talk about the emergency procedures for one type of aircraft such as a powered light aircraft, microlight, glider or small helicopter. What should be done in the event of engine failure, cable break or autorotation?
- Find out the reasons for civilian airport security, the main threats and ways of counteracting them.
- Explain how aircraft pressure instruments, altimeters and airspeed indicators work.
- Explain how an aircraft compass and a direction indicator works, as well as potential errors.
- Identify the weather conditions associated with the movement of air masses over the UK, such as tropical, maritime and continental.
- Interpret Met Office reports and forecasts for pilots including METAR and TAF.
- Identify:
- signals used on a signals square
- runway and airfield markings
- light and pyrotechnics signals.
- Find out why Morse code is still transmitted by navigational beacons. Recognise six three-letter sequences .
- Explain what trim is and the importance of weight and balance.
- Explain why flaps, slots and slats can be found on aircraft and how they work. Give examples of aircraft that use these devices.
- Take an active part in at least three flying experiences, showing how you develop your skills with each flight .
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