Angle of Attack (AOA)

Overview & Purpose

    Introduce basic concepts of lift, drag and angle of attack.

 

Education Standards

 

    1. Student will practice throttle control along with level
    straight flight.
    2. Student will dirty up and continue practicing throttle
    control and straight and level flight.
    3. Student will learn basic principles and usage of AOA
    flight.
    4. Student will land at Senaki using a straight in approach.

 

Objectives

 

    1. Student will demonstrate ability to maintain speed and
    altitude assignments.
    2. Student will demonstrate ability to maintain altitude while
    dropping gear and/or flaps.
    3. Student will lead mentor from practice area back to Senaki
    airspace using all appropriate comms.
    4. Student will successfully land without over stressing
    airframe.

 

Verification

 

    1. Mentor will monitor all speeds and altitude changes made by
    the student.
    2. Mentor will ensure student is able to successfully employ
    and maintain AOA flight.
    3. Mentor will monitor all airfield procedures and etiquette
    upon entering Senaki airspace and continue until student is
    parked.

 

Activity

 

    Begin all practice no lower than 5000 feet AGL. Once student
    demonstrates all necessary abilities, mentor may use his or her
    discretion to practice skills at lower altitudes.