Basics of Aerodynamics
What are the four forces of flight?
Weight, Lift, Thrust, Drag
What is the very first step in getting your PPL?
A Discovery Flight
What age can you SOLO a glider?
14
Name one piece of information a VFR Sectional will tell you
Airspace, Terrain, Airport
What are the three pathways to become a military aviator?
Active Duty, Air National Guard, Reserves
Which surface of an airplane controls pitch?
The Elevator
What are the two pathways to get your PPL?
Part 61, Part 141
What age can you attain your full Glider LICENSE?
16
True or false: A pilot ends every transmission saying "Over"
False
True or False: a Legacy Airline Captain can make an estimated 200-500k per year.
True
What is the "Relative Wind"
The direction of the airflow the wing is experiencing
What is the biggest CAP Scholarship that will pay for your full PPL?
Cadet Wings Program
What are the three ways you can launch a glider?
Tow, Winch, Self Propel
What class Airspace was the Sun n Fun airport (Lakeland)?
Class Delta (D)
What is one way to commission into the Active Duty Airforce?
OCS, Air Force Academy, ROTC
What is the "Angle of Attack"
The angle between the Chord Line and Relative Wind
Between Part 61 training, and Part 141 training, which one tends to be more flexible?
Part 61
What is a thermal?
An upward current of warm air
What class airspace is defined as a SOLID BLUE line on the sectional?
Class Bravo (B)
Name two general benefits of joining the military
Low cost insurance, Housing and food allowance, Excellent retirement plan (20 years of service), Free college
Name 2 of the three reasons an airplane will yaw to the left.
P Factor, Torque, Spiraling Slipstream
How much should getting your PPL roughly cost?
10-15k
What specific organization will give you scholarships for gliders?
For both towered and non-towered communication, what three pieces of information do I need to state?
Who you're calling, who you are, intentions
Does C/Capt McCastlain want to fly for the Military or go the Commercial path?
Military all the way ;)