Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › I. Preflight Preparation › Task D. High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) (AMEL, AMES)

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Managing the airplane’s energy state.

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Airplane Flying Handbook p. 4-1
Chapter 4: Energy Management: Mastering Altitude and Airspeed Control › Viewing the Airplane as an Energy System › A Frame of Reference for Managing Energy State
mechanical energy can be stated as: mgh + ½ mV² Where, m = mass g = gravitational constant h = height (altitude) V = velocity (airspeed) A flying airplane is an “open” energy system, which means that the airplane can gain energy from some source ... total mechanical energy stored as altitude and airspeed. A Frame of Reference for Managing Energy State At any given time, the energy state of the airplane is determined by the total amount and distribution of energy stored as altitude…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 4-19
Chapter 4: Energy Management: Mastering Altitude and Airspeed Control › Chapter Summary
results in the airplane hitting the ground regardless of what the pilot does. Chapter Summary Every pilot is an energy manager—managing energy in the form of altitude and airspeed from takeoff to landing. Proper energy management is essential ... gain an understanding of basic energy management concepts; 2) learn the energy role of the controls for managing the airplane’s energy state; and 3) develop the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with failure to manage…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 5-27
Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Angle of Attack Indicators
proximity to the critical AOA. [Figure 5-42] These devices can give a visual representation of the energy management state of the airplane. The energy state of an airplane is the balance between airspeed, altitude, drag, and thrust and represents…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 5-13
Chapter 5: Maintaining Aircraft Control: Upset Prevention and Recovery Training › Stalls › Angle of Attack Indicators
stalls without relying on stall warning devices is important, an AOA indicator provides an additional visual indication of the airplane’s proximity to the critical AOA. The FAA along with the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) is promoting ... representation of the proximity to the critical AOA. These devices can give a visual representation of the energy management state of the airplane. The energy state of an airplane is the balance between airspeed, altitude, drag, and thrust and represents…