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Flight Computer Functions and Terminology

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Flight Computer Functions and Terminology

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What is the purpose of the flight computer?

To help pilots manage a variety of computations.

Which scale on the flight computer represents time in minutes?

Outer scale

Middle scale (correct)

Inner scale

None of the above

The inner scale of the flight computer represents time in hours and minutes.

True

The formula for speed can be expressed as Speed = Distance/______.

Time Signup and view all the answers

What is the Wind Correction Angle (WCA)?

The difference between the heading of an airplane and the desired course. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'track' refer to in aviation?

Actual flight path over the surface of the earth Signup and view all the answers

Name one function of the wind side of a flight computer.

It takes most of the guesswork out of difficult wind drift calculations. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Flight Computer: Functions

Flight computers are designed for pilots to handle many flight calculations.
They are divided into two sides: the computer/calculator side and the wind side.
The computer/calculator side performs calculations related to:
- Time, Speed, Distance (TSD)
- Fuel Consumption
- Various Conversions
The computer/calculator side includes scales for speed, distance, and time (in minutes and hours).
It has windows dedicated to:
- Density Altitude
- Pressure Altitude
The wind side assists in wind drift calculations and includes elements like:
- True course index
- Transparent plotting disc
- Grommet
- Rotatable compass rose
- Sliding grid

Flight Computer: Terminology

Course: Planned flight path in relation to North.
Heading: The aircraft's direction relative to North.
Wind Correction Angle (WCA): The difference between heading and desired course; used to adjust heading for wind effects.
Track: The aircraft's actual path over the Earth's surface.

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This quiz covers the essential functions and terminology associated with flight computers used by pilots. You'll learn about calculations related to time, speed, distance, fuel consumption, and the various components that aid in flight planning and navigation.