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Lesson 1. Effect of the Atmospheric on Flight
Figure 1.1. Composition of the Atmosphere
Structure
Figure 1.2. Layers of the Atmosphere
Figure 1.3 Density Altitude Chart.
Summary - AL09660011
Lesson 2. Basic Aerodynamics
Figure 2.1. Venturi Tube.
Figure 2.2. Four Forces Acting on an Aircraft.
Figure 2.4. Relative Wind.
Figure 2.5. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Airfoils.
Figure 2.6. Angle of Attack.
Figure 2.8. Parts of a Fixed Wing Aircraft
Figure 2.9. Motion of an Aircraft about its Axes.
Figure 2.10. Wing Dihedral.
Figure 2.11. Cantilever and Noncantilever Wings.
Figure 2.12. Boundary Layer Flow.
Empennage Group
Lesson 3. Helicopter Fundamentals
Figure 3.2. Forces Acting on a Helicopter.
Velocity
Figure 3.3. Helicopter Controls.
Figure 3.5. Gyroscopic Precession.
Figure 3.6. Offset Control Linkage.
Figure 3.7. Dissymmetry of Lift.
Figure 3.8. Retreating Blade Stall.
Settling with Power
Ground Effect
Figure 3.9. Airflow In and Out of Ground Effect.
Figure 3.11. Transverse Flow Effect.
Figure 3.12. Approach to Landing, Power Off.
Figure 3.14. High Velocity Diagram.
Summary - AL09660038
Lesson 1,2, and 3 Practice Exercise
Lesson 1,2, and 3 Practice Exercise (Cont) - AL09660040
Lesson 1,2, and 3 Practice Exercise (Cont) - AL09660041
Lesson 1,2, and 3 Practice Exercise (Cont) - AL09660042
Solutions
Appendix I References
Appendix II Glossary
Appendix II Glossary (Cont) - AL09660047
Appendix II Glossary (Cont) - AL09660048
Basic Aerodynamics