Turn and Bank: Factors affecting coordination

Term 1

100

Torque

A force that causes rotation.

200

Stalls

A condition in flight where the wing loses lift.

300

Spins

A spin is an aggravated stall resulting in autorotation.

400

Uncoordinated flight

Uncoordinated flight occurs when the aircraft's ailerons and rudder are not used together correctly, resulting in slipping or skidding.

500

Asymmetric Load

Unequal distribution of forces on an aircraft.

Miscellaneous

100

Mimic: Skidding Turn

Too much leftward yaw. Aircraft's longitudinal axis goes under the flight path

200

Question: What is torque and how does it affect an aircraft?

Torque is a force that causes an object to rotate around an axis, affecting the plane's stability and control

300

Mimic: Slipping Turn

Too much Rightward yaw. Aircraft's longitudinal axis 'above' the flight path. 

400

Question: How can a pilot recover from a spin?

Apply opposite rudder to stop the spin, push the control stick forward to break the stall, then level the wings and pull out of the dive.

500

Question: What are the potential consequences of uncoordinated flight?

Possible answer: Reduced control and stability, and increased risk of spins.

Question

100

Question: What happens when an aircraft exceeds the critical angle of attack?

Possible Answer: When an aircraft exceeds the critical angle of attack, the wing stalls, losing lift and potentially leading to a loss of control if not corrected promptly.

200

Question: How can a secondary stall be prevented?

Possible Answer: A secondary stall can be prevented by ensuring smooth and gradual recovery from the primary stall, avoiding excessive back pressure on the control stick, and maintaining proper control inputs.

300

Question: Why is it important for pilots to practice slow flight?

Possible Answer: Practicing slow flight helps pilots understand aircraft behavior near stall speed, improves their ability to control the aircraft during approaches and landings, and enhances their overall handling skills.

400

Question: What are the effects of asymmetric load on flight performance?

Possible Answer: Asymmetric load can cause uneven stress on the aircraft structure, lead to unpredictable flight behavior, and make control more difficult, especially during maneuvers or in turbulent conditions.

500

Question: What causes an aircraft to stall?

Possible Answer: An aircraft stalls when the angle of attack increases beyond the critical angle, causing the airflow over the wing to become turbulent and the wing to lose lift.

Term 2

100

Secondary Stall

A stall that occurs after recovery from a primary stall.

200

Critical Angle of Attack

The angle at which a wing exceeds its maximum lift coefficient.

300

Slow Flight

Flying at a speed just above the stall speed.

400

Coordinated Flight

Coordinated flight is when the aircraft's ailerons and rudder are used together to make smooth and balanced turns.

500

Cross Controls

A situation in which the ailerons and  rudder are deflected in opposite directions. This is typically used to perform a slip maneuver, where the aircraft is intentionally flown slightly sideways to increase drag and descend more steeply without increasing airspeed.