Assuming Control of the Aircraft

CHAPTER SIX

T-34C CONTACT

MAX ALLOWABLE POWER

Torque set to 1015 ft-lbs.,

monitor ITT so as not to exceed 695 C

Prop RPM 220025

WINGTIP DISTANCES

One wingtip

wingtip

outboard aileron hinge

⅔ wingtip

middle aileron hinges

wingtip

fuel cap

⅓ wingtip

fuel cell access panel

inboard of fuel cap

wingtip

between wing root and

fuel access panel (also the

double row of rivets)

602.

INSTRUMENT, GAS AND POSITION REPORTS

Instrument, fuel (gas) and position (IGP) reports will be performed at least every 15-20 minutes

during all flights. The student will check all engine instruments for normal indications, the

purpose of which is the early detection of any engine malfunction. The fuel quantity in each tank

is checked in order to detect excessive fuel consumption or uneven fuel flow. Determine your

position by reference to checkpoints on the ground, preferably a paved runway. It is of vital

importance that the student be aware of his or her position at all times during the flight. If unsure

of prominent landmarks during early stage Contact flights, ask your instructor to point them out.

The following is an example of the IGP report:

"Engine instruments normal, fuel is 250 lbs. left tank, 250 lbs. right tank and our position is

______."

603.

ASSUMING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT

It is critical to flight safety that a pilot be at the controls of the aircraft at all times. A

misunderstanding between two pilots as to who is actively controlling the aircraft could become

a causal factor in a mishap. Therefore, you must be knowledgeable of the procedures involved in

transferring controls. Throughout your flying career, you will fly with many pilots of various

experience levels and backgrounds. To avoid miscommunication, all pilots transfer the controls

the same way, regardless of platform.

Either pilot may initiate a change in control of the aircraft. It shall be accomplished by means of

a positive three-way exchange using the word "controls."

NOTE

Do not use the words "it," "aircraft," or "command" to refer to the

controls.

6-2 FLIGHT PROCEDURES