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  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Integrated Flight Instruction › Development of Habit Patterns

    precise airspeed control. Effective use of instruments also results in superior cross-country navigation, better coordination, and generally, a better overall pilot competency level. General aviation accident reports provide ample support for the belief that reference to flight instruments ... performance aircraft, which are responsive to the use of correct operating airspeeds. The use of correct power settings and climb speeds and the accurate control of headings during climbs result in a measurable increase in climb performance. Holding precise headings…

  • Chapter 2. Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids › Section 3. Airport Marking Aids and Signs › 2-3-3. Runway Markings

    use by aircraft (closed and hazardous areas), and holding positions (even if they are on a runway) are yellow. 2-3-3. Runway Markings a. General. There are three types of markings for runways: visual, nonprecision instrument, and precision instrument ... Elements Precision Instrument Runway Markings b. Runway Designators. Runway numbers and letters are determined from the approach direction. The runway number is the whole number nearest one-tenth the magnetic azimuth of the centerline of the runway, measured clockwise from…

  • Chapter 11: Hand Tools & Measuring Devices › General Purpose Tools › Torque Wrench

    force applied to a nut, bolt, or screw. Figure 11-7. Ratcheting, box-end, and combination wrenches. Before each use, the torque wrench should be visually inspected for damage. If a bent pointer, cracked or broken glass (dial type ... precise torque occurs on a standard and consistent basis. Regular torque wrench calibration ensures repeatable accuracy and adherence to standards. A torque wrench is a precision tool and should be treated and maintained like a delicate measuring instrument. A torque…