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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 6-12
  Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Autopilot

  ailerons, elevator, and rudder. More advanced systems often include a vertical speed and/or indicated airspeed hold mode. Advanced autopilot systems are coupled to navigational aids through a flight director. Figure 6-22. A ground adjustable tab is used ... Some aircraft, including most jet transports, use an adjustable stabilizer to provide the required pitch trim forces. The autopilot system also incorporates a disconnect safety feature to disengage the system automatically or manually. These autopilots work with inertial…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. B-5
  Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions

  federal FEIS—Final Environmental Impact Statement FEP—front end processor FFAC—from facility FI/P—flight inspection permanent FI/T—flight inspection temporary FIFO—Flight Inspection Field Office FIG—flight inspection group FINO—Flight Inspection National Field Office FIPS—federal information publication ... standard FIR—flight information region FIRE—fire station FIRMR—Federal Information Resource Management Regulation FL—flight level FLOWSIM—traffic flow planning simulation FM—from FMA—final monitor aid FMF—facility master file FMIS—FTS2000 management information system FMS—flight…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 13-8
  Chapter 13: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes › Operation of Systems › Flight Director/Autopilot

  Automatic overtemperature protection is provided by a thermal switch mounted on the unit that cannot be accessed in flight. This requires the pilot or mechanic to visually inspect the unit for possible heat damage in order to reset the switch ... heater instructions recommend that outside air be permitted to circulate through the unit for at least 15 seconds in flight or that the ventilation fan can be operated for at least 2 minutes on the ground. Failure to provide…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 17-7
  Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) › Airframe and Systems › Instrumentation

  Instrumentation In addition to advanced airframe and engine technology, LSAs often have advanced flight and engine instrumentation. Installation of electronic flight instrumentation systems (EFIS) provides attitude, airspeed, altimeter, vertical speed, direction, moving map, navigation, terrain awareness, traffic, weather, engine ... data, etc., all on one or two liquid crystal displays. [Figure 17-5] EFIS has become a cost-effective replacement for traditional mechanical gyros and instruments. Compared to mechanical instrumentation systems, EFIS requires almost no maintenance. There are tremendous…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 6-2
  Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Flight Control Systems › Primary Flight Controls

  Flight Control Systems Flight Controls Aircraft flight control systems consist of primary and secondary systems. The ailerons, elevator (or stabilator), and rudder constitute the primary control system and are required to control an aircraft safely during ... flight. Wing flaps, leading edge devices, spoilers, and trim systems constitute the secondary control system and improve the performance characteristics of the airplane or relieve the pilot of excessive control forces. Primary Flight Controls Aircraft control systems…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 7-3
  Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Integrated Flight Path Automation Systems

  Integrated Flight Path Automation Systems Use of automation is an excellent risk control measure when flying in a variety of flight environments where the pilot has a high workload. For example, autopilots are often very useful during complex single ... proficiency with automation may become its own hazard and introduce unique risks. While pilots often rely on the autopilot, they also need to be able to fly the aircraft manually within appropriate standards. Pilots should train and practice using automation…