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What is the main purpose of the aircrafts structure?
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Transfer lift from wings to support the load, and protect passengers/payload
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What do the tail surfaces do?
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Provide balancing forces for the lateral and vertical axis
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What is a yoke?
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Is a Y-type control handle used by the pilot. Controls both elevators and ailerons
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What is a trike?
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Undercarriage of two main wheels and either a nose or tailwheel.
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How do you apply pressure on the rudder without applying brakes?
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Pressing on the lower portion of the pedal
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Which way does the propellor of your aircraft rotate, when viewed from the cockpit?
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Clockwise from behind
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Why is an engine lubricated?
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Reduce frictionprovide coolingprovides protection
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What provides this lubrication?
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Engine oil
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What oil system does the pilot need to check?
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Check oil quantity before each flight
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What type of oil does your engine use?
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Aero 100, SAE 50
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Why have two magnetos?
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Incase one fails the other will keep the engine running. Also provides marginal increase in power and efficiency.
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Why fly on both?
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To prevent engine failure in the case that one magneto fails.
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Why keep the mixture full rich for all circuit operations?
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Reduce chance of damage when changing power settings
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What if the propeller has dents/chips in the leading edge?
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Reduce propeller performances and may critically affect strength
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Why does the pilot drain fuel before each flight?
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To check for impurities, water, and fuel type for safe operation.
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