• The rudder is not used to turn the plane. ...Rather, it keeps the nose straight.
  • Just adding power causes you to go slower.
  • Diving for the runway makes you land longer.
  • Raising the nose can bring you down faster and over less distance.
  • Three aircraft instruments will work as well off the plane. Thermometer, compass and a wind-up clock
  • The top of the wing lifts the airplane.
  • The tail of a plane pushes down in flight.
  • A good landing is made by trying not to land.
  • Cross wind landings are correctly made on one wheel.
  • While going north and turning right the compass goes left.
  • To go to a heading on the compass you turn away from it.
  • Right rudder is often used in a left turn.
  • Left aileron is often used in a right turn.
  • An airplane glides best with its nose up.
  • Oil temperature indicates engine temperature.