Title:
Reminder - Two-part Program - Constant Speed Props and Magnetic Compass - How They Work - Plus
Topic:
Constant Speed Props; Why they are Worth their Weight & Cost- PLUS -Mag Compass;What Causes its Freakish Errors
Speaker(s):
John Hazlet (ATP, CFI, Retired Ameriflight VP)
Brief Description:
Two-part program that will answer questions to;
1. Constant Speed Props - Why they’re worth the weight and cost. Why does a constant speed prop make your airplane more efficient? How does it work? What’s the difference between C-S props on single and multiengine airplanes?
2. The Magnetic Compass - Understanding its weird errors. What really causes variation? Deviation? Compass dip? Northerly turning error? Sensible explanations will make it clear.
Explanations that will help you understand these often-misunderstood subjects
Location of Seminar:
Whiteman Airport Meeting Room - Upstairs in Vista Aviation Bldg
10000 Airpark Way
Pacoima, CA 91331
Directions to Venue:
Driving Directions to Vista Aviation - WHP Airport:
- From 210 Frw - exit at Osborne St. (Exit 8) in Lake View Terrace. * Turn Southbound on Foothill Blvd * Follow signs toward Hansen Dam * Turn Left onto Osborn St. (Go Up Hill) ...
- From I-5, - exit at Osborne St (Exit 154) *Turn Northbound on Osborne St ...
- From Osborne St - *Turn Wesbound on Airpark Way; follow Airpark Way to the Vista Bldg. Parking is across the street.
Fly-In Available: Park in Transient Parking and walk across ramp to Vista.
View Map
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
31
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
A thorough understanding of these topics makes you a safer pilot: Better able to understand and allow for the sometimes freakish magnetic compass’s indications, and better able to understand benefits, normal, and abnormal operation of constant speed props.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
GA Airworthiness
Additional Event Documents: