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Old 31st Aug 2002, 11:30
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rustle
 
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I didn't add anything about the Q&A bit - here goes:

Know your aeroplane:

Know how much fuel it burns/hour, and that if it's "half-full" that is "X" gals/litres and will last "Y" hours.

Know Vy and Vx. Know the flap limiting speeds. (If complex know the gear speeds).

Know Va, and what it means.

Understand the difference between "utility" and "normal" W&B.

Know what happens to attitude with (initial) flap - does it pitch up or down?

Know what you're checking when you do the "A" check - that's a good time for questions to be asked... (i.e. don't just do it by rote)

Know how the paperwork works at your club/school -- you'll have to show examiner you can complete tech. log etc.

And when you do the stalls and steep turns -- DON'T forget your HASELL/HELL checks...

HTH-2
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