CHALLENGERS MERIT: AVIATION
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1. Read an aviation book on aeronautical knowledge.
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2. Identify in flight at least 7 different types of aircraft, using their proper
names.
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3. Make a sketch of an airfoil and explain how it helps an aircraft to fly.
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4. Using a model airplane, explain the effect of drag, lift, thrust and gravity
on an aircraft in flight.
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5. Make a list of all the working parts of an aircraft and explain the purpose
of each.
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6. Explain the difference between a piston, a jet, and a rocket type aircraft
engine.
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7. Explain the purpose and importance of the following instruments on the
instrument panel.
a. Compass.
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b. Oil Pressure Gauge.
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c. Altimeter.
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d. Bank and Turn Indicator.
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e. Airspeed Indicator.
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f. Tachometer.
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g. Gyro Horizon.
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h. Temperature Gauge.
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8. Explain in detail the proper procedures for each of the following.
a. Take Off.
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b. Banking and Turning.
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c. Landing.
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9. Visit an airport and make a list of the equipment and facilities used.
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10. Take a flight with an FAA certified instructor.
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11. All above requirements can be waived if all requirements up to the solo flight
are completed in a flight course.
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