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When towing an aircraft should you use the tow vehicle or aircraft brakes to stop the aircraft?
When the aircraft is stopped, do not rely upon the brakes of the towing vehicle alone to stop the aircraft. The person in the flight deck must coordinate the use of the aircraft brakes with those of the towing vehicle. A typical smaller aircraft tow tractor (or tug) is shown in Figure 3.
Can planes be towed?
Aircraft are maintained so that they don’t need this and the airframes are not designed to be towed in the air, there is no towing point with enough strength other than that designed into the landing-gear for gentle low-speed towing on the ground.
What is the process for clearing a carburetor equipped reciprocating engine of excess fuel flooded )?
How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float type carburetor, cleared of excessive fuel? Crank the engine with it starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch off, and the throttle fully open, until the fuel charge has been cleared. Continue cranking and start the engine if possible.
What type of measurement is used to designate the arm in weight and balance computation?
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| When computing weight and balance, an airplane is considered to be in balance when | The average moment arm of the loaded airplane falls within its CG range |
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| What type of measurement is used to designate arm and weight and balance computation? | Distance |
How long does it take for a flooded engine to clear?
Perhaps the best remedy for a flooded engine is time. Simply open the hood of your car and let excessive fuel evaporate for as long as you can. After about 20 minutes try starting your car again without hitting the gas pedal. If this still does not work, you may have to check your spark plugs.
How do I know if my engine is flooded?
You can tell if your engine’s flooded when you spot these signs:
- Very fast cranking (the engine sounds different when you turn the key – usually a ‘whirring’ sound)
- A strong smell of petrol, especially around the exhaust.
- The car doesn’t start, or starts briefly and cuts out again.