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Getting Started
Engines
Engines
Bearings
Engine Components
4 Stroke Otto Cycle
Camshaft and Crankshaft
Performance Considerations
Power
Volumetric Efficiency
Thermal Efficiency
Compression Ratio
Stroke and Throw
Swept and Un-swept Volume
Compression Ratio
Summary of Power Output
Types of Engines
Maximum Continuous Power
Engine Power and Ambient Conditions
Ignition Systems
Ignition Systems
Dual Ignition
Magnetos
New Lesson
Ignition Timing
Valve Timing
Firing Intervals
Fuel Systems
Fuel Systems
Fuel Vents
Water Contaminants
Pressure Systems
Fuel Vaporization
Carburettor
Fuel Injection – Main Components
Oil Systems
Oil Systems
Lubrication
Components
Wet Sump
Dry Sump
Engine Lubrication
Viscosity
Oil Pressure
Ashless Dispersant
Straight Mineral Oil
Exhaust and Cooling
Exhaust
Smoke Colour
Engine Cooling
Engine Cooling – Cowl Flaps
Engine Controls and Handling
Engine Controls and Handling
AVGAS
AVTUR and MOGAS
Mixture
Mixture Control
Full Throttle Height
Detonation
Pre-Ignition
Engine Overspeed
Propeller Overspeed
Propellers
Propellers
Propeller Forces
Angle of Attack and Helix Angle
Fixed Pitch Propeller
Fixed Pitch Propeller and change in RPM
Fixed Pitch Propeller and change in TAS
Fixed Pitch Propeller – RPM VS TAS
Torque / Thrust Ratio
Torque and Thrust
Propeller Blade Twist
Propeller Efficiency
Engine Torque VS Propeller Torque
Constant Speed Units
Different Blade Angles
Changing Propeller Pitch
The CSU and the Governor
Counterweights
Manifold Pressure
Fully Fine Position
Engine Power and CSU
MP and the Engine
Carburettor Icing and MP/CSU
Prop Overspeed
MP and Starting
MP and RPM
Controlling Blade Angle
Speeder Spring Malfunction
Hub Malfunction
ATM, CTM and Centrifugal Force
Supercharging
Supercharging
Density
Naturally Aspirated Engines
Compressing
Ground Boosting
Altitude Boosting
Terminology
Gear Driven Supercharger
Turbo charging
Waste gates
Leaks up/down stream of the waste gate
Induction Leaks
Other Malfunctions
Handling Techniques
Summary
Icing
Icing
Impact Icing
Carburettor Ice
Carburettor Heat
Carburettor Heat Application
Carburettor Heat Probability Chart
The Electrical System
The Electrical System
Components
The Battery
Battery Cells
Battery Capacity
Lead Acid Batteries
Alkaline Batteries
AC Current Generation
DC Current Generation
Alternators
Generators
Circuits
Earth Return
During Starting
The Bus Bar
Centre Zero Ammeter
Left Zero Ammeter
Ammeter Readings
Voltmeters
Battery Master Switch
Fuses
Circuit Breakers
Relays and Solenoids
External Power Receptacle
Hydraulic Systems
Hydraulic Systems
Hydraulics Uses
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Fluid Properties
A Typical Hydraulics System
Hydraulic System in detail
Hydraulic System Components
Hydraulic Fluids
Hydraulic System Faults
Toe Brakes
Undercarriage
Undercarriage
General
Tricycle or Tailwheel
Basic Undercarriage
Types
Shock Struts
Nose Wheels
Shimmy
Retractable Undercarriage
Downlocks
Warning Devices
Uplocks
Emergencies
Stall Warning Systems
Stall Warning Systems
Stall Warning
Flight Instruments
Flight Instruments
Pressure
Pitot Tube and Static Port
The Altimeter
The Airspeed Indicator
The Vertical Speed Indicator
Airspeed Limitations
Types of Airspeeds
The ASI – Descent with Static Port Blocked
The ASI – Climb with Static Port Blocked
The ASI – Descent with Pitot Tube Blocked
The ASI – Climb with Pitot Tube Blocked
PUDSUC
Altimeter – Static Port Blockage
Instrument Error Summary
Altimeter – QNH set too Low
Altimeter – QNH set too High
Gyroscopes
Types of Gyroscopes
Gyroscopic Instruments
The Artificial Horizon
The Directional Gyro
The Turn Bank Coordinator
Vacuum-Driven Gyroscopes
Electrically-Driven Gyroscopes
Gyroscopes – Advantages and Disadvantages
The Earths Magnetic Field
The Magnetic Compass
Magnetic Dip
Minimising magnetic dip
S.A.N.D
Turning Errors
O.N.U.S
Fire Detection
Fire Detection
The Fire Triangle
Types of Fires
Fire Protection
Fire Detection
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguishers – Water
Fire Extinguishers – Chemical Compound
Fire Extinguishers – Carbon Compound
Fire Extinguishers – Halogenated Gas
Protection Annunciator Panel
Autopilot
Autopilot
Autopilot – Purpose
Autopilot – Functions
Types of Autopilot
Autopilot – Single Axis
Wing Levellers and Heading Mode
Autopilot – Two Axis
Autopilot – Three Axis
The Three Element of the Autopilot
Autopilot – Inner Loop
Autopilot – Outer Loop
Cut-off Mechanism
Logic Circuit
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