Airmanship

Objectives

• List the features of an airfield• Detail a passenger pre-flight briefing• Describe the features and types of aircraft

used for Air Experience Flying (AEF)• Detail runway markings and airfield lighting• Discuss the purpose of a pre flight briefing• Detail the Aircraft controls and outline how

they work.

Airfield types

RAF Waddington

Airfield types

RAF Kenley

Airfield types

Gatwick Airport

Airfield types

Heathrow Airport

Airfield types

Redhill Aerodrome

Airfield Types

• What do they all have in common?– Designated runways– Air Traffic Control (ATC)– Fire and rescue provision• Airports – have customs and excise• Airfields /Aerodromes don’t!

• Why do they have different shapes?.

Runway Markings

• Used to identify key points on the runway from the Air

• Very important for safety.... Why?

Runway Markings

• Basic markings are:

Runway Markings

Airfield Lighting

Airfield Lighting

Airfield Lighting

Pre-flight Briefing

• Covers:– What to expect during the flight• Taking control of the aircraft• Speaking to the pilot etc.

– What to do in certain circumstances... Feeling unwell etc!

– Safety equipment – What to do in an emergency– How to use key equipment.

Safety equipment

• Flying Helmet

Safety equipment

• Flying Helmet• Parachute

Safety equipment

• Flying Helmet• Parachute• Gloves

Safety equipment

• Flying Helmet• Parachute• Gloves• Flying suit

In case of emergency...

• Do as you are told and briefed• If you see something dangerous tell the pilot

or staff member• Keep calm• ???

Aircraft – Grob Tutor

Aircraft - Viking

Aircraft - Vigilant

Aircraft Controls

Aircraft control surfaces

Assessment!