Man: [0:31] We’re back to wrap up the basics of flight in the Aviator90
Course from Angle of Attack. This episode will get further into
pitch, and how you can better use it and understand it. Although
pitch isn’t the whole thing that allows us to fly, it is definitely
one of the more important aspects of it.
[0:51] So far you’ve learned how pitch when mixed with power can
assist you in maintaining air speeds, steady climbs and descents,
and even more. We have also learned a bit about trim and why it is
important. So, I say we wrap everything together and discuss it
more.

[1:09] I mentioned earlier that trim is an art form that pilots
must learn to use. The most important kind of trim is elevator or
pitch trim. When we pitch for an airspeed, even directly after
takeoff, you can literally find the sweet spot; the perfect setting
with the yoke pressure, and then you use the trim wheel to slowly
bring out that pressure.

[1:31] So, once you’ve brought out that pressure on the yoke with
the use of trim, you can literally let go of the yoke and the
aircraft will maintain that airspeed and pitch — Quite fascinating
actually.

[1:43] For the most part, every single adjustment you make in pitch
will require you to make an additional adjustment with the trim
wheel. At least if you plan on staying in that condition.
Eventually you’ll get to the point where you know what kind of trim
input is needed for your pitch change, so you’ll almost
simultaneously change pitch and trim.

[2:05] Now, training aircraft are very stable and forgiving
machines. They are made to be stable throughout all phases of
flight. What I mean by this is that stability in aerodynamics terms
means the aircraft when put in an odd situation will eventually
become stable. Some aircraft are made to be very unstable. These
aircraft are more maneuverable; things like stunt planes. Because
we have a stable aircraft, we can count on our pitch and trim
inputs to be smooth and forgiving — Perfect for learning.

[2:37] Now, pitch does have its limit, as you have seen. When
reaching a critical angle of attack and pitch, we can no longer
produce lift and the aircraft will stall. A stall is when the
aircraft simply falls, as it cannot produce enough lift to stay up.
This doesn’t mean you’ll just fall out of the sky, it simply means
the aircraft will seek a condition of lift once again.

[3:00] Although we won’t do stalls now, just keep in mind that all
these air speeds you’re learning, all the pitch techniques and
more; are there for your protection and control of the aircraft. If
you are a capable aviator, you will never have to stall under
normal circumstances, apart from practice. Even if you are in an
emergency situation, I hope to teach you that you never have to
lose that supporting lift. Pitch is your best friend in this case.
Pitch, even without power, can ensure you stay flying.

[3:32] This does it for this episode. We have now completed the
basics of flight, and we can now move on to actual procedures and
flying techniques. Excited? I know I am. Can’t wait to see you next
time. Until then, throttle on.

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