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SeligSIM Assignment 1

15 points

Nathan Tyler Rose

Last edited 17 days ago by Evan Michael Madura.

Overview

Recall the article that Ryan shared in week 2 that summarized the importance of good training paired with good simulation. The article suggested that without proper training and instruction, a pilot can develop bad skills.

Fortunately, SeligSIM, being a university professor’s project, has flight training built right into the home menu. In this assignment, you will be reviewing these videos and creating a short write-up of the technique used before completing the lessons in future SeligSIM assignments.

Tasks

Flight Training Videos

Now that you have SeligSIM installed on your computer, according to

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, you will be able to complete these tasks on your own PC from the comfort of your bed! 🛏️

From the main menu, select the Flight Training option and choose Airplane.

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Flight Training Menu

Flight Training Menu

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Starting from the first lesson, Ground School, watch the videos for each lesson by clicking the Fly button. Complete the questions for each lesson below.

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After the lesson, press the ESC key to return to the Flight Training Menu.

Basic

Lesson 1: Ground School

List and describe each of the main controls

Ailerons - Roll

Elevators - Pitch

Rudder - Yaw

Lesson 2: Takeoff

What is the first thing to do before moving/taxing the aircraft? Describe this process and describe exactly what you are looking for.

Run through the controls, basically checking all movement surfaces (Ailerons, Elevators, Rudder, Flaps, Lights, etc.) of the aircraft to confirm all are in working order.

What control is used to maneuver on the ground?

Rudder

Outline the process of the takeoff procedure

Add full power to the throttle, use the rudder to stay on the centerline (a straight path), and lightly add some elevator to take off.

What direction should you take off?

Into the wind.

Why does the instructor taxi away from himself first before initiating the takeoff sequence? What can you say about the takeoff point?

Makes it easier to spot any issues with the aircraft’s movement surfaces, also to keep a straighter path when taking off.

How does this differ from the Believer?

The believer has a V-Tail with ruddervators.

Lesson 3: Turns

Describe the throttle input from takeoff to cruise altitude.

Full throttle for takeoff, once cruise altitude is established, decrease to half throttle.

What does it mean to pull the aircraft through a turn? Add a diagram showing the aircraft's forces to help illustrate this process.

The ailerons are used to bank the aircraft and the elevator pulls it through the turn.

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When are you most likely to turn the aircraft the wrong way? That is, when are you most likely to lose your orientation?

When the aircraft is coming at you.

How do you plan to combat incorrect orientation?

Practice.

Lesson 4: Self-Recovery

Why fly high?

Gives an altitude buffer for mistakes.

How does the instructor suggest recovering from incorrect attitudes?

Pull back the throttle and neutralize the sticks.

Lesson 5: Stall Recovery

What is a stall?

When the aircraft reaches an AOA or attitude where the wing stops producing lift.

How can you recognize a stall?

When you are pitched up, and the nose drops to the ground.

How can you recover from a stall? Describe the process in detail.

Let the nose drop, let the airspeed climb back up, and once at a good airspeed, you can recover.

What is the improper way to recover a stall?

Keep holding up on the elevator; this does not allow for the aircraft to regain airspeed, which is crucial for producing lift.

Lesson 6: Landings

What is a flare?

When the aircraft is in ground effect, you are holding up the elevator to prevent it from touching down immediately. Letting the aircraft slow down until it lands on the rear main gear.

Describe the instructor’s control inputs as he aligns for the landing? Describe the throttle, rudder, aileron, and elevator positions.

Line up with the runway, idle the power, let the airplane sink to the ground, before reaching the ground, ease back up on the elevator, flare by holding up on the elevator as the aircraft coasts along the runway, and let the aircraft touch down, main wheels before the nose.

Throttle at idle to allow for the aircraft to sink on its own, rudder to keep aligned to the centerline, ailerons to stay aligned with the runway & crosswind correction, and elevator pitching down until flare, where you ease back and pull the nose up to slow down and touch down on the main gear.

How can you tell if you are aligned with the runway centerline? What is a technique that you could use?

The airplane’s flight path is parallel to the runway, and it does not slide sideways from your perspective.

How can you tell if you are on the correct glide slope to touchdown directly in front of you?

A constant descent angle, which appears to meet the ground before reaching you.

Lesson 7: Stunts

How do the flight characteristics of this trainer aircraft differ from those of the Believer? That is, in its current configuration, could you perform stunts with the believer?

Compared to the trainer, the believer has 2 engines and a V-Tail configuration. However, the materials and use cases are different from the trainer, which is designed to be light and maneuverable. While the believer is carrying more “advanced instruments,” a larger battery, and is made of a completely different material. While the believer probably could do the stunts, it would be advisable to not to.

You are welcome to watch the remaining stunt videos, but there are no questions on them.