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Topic of the Month (14-05): AOA Systems

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Topic of the Month (14-05): AOA Systems

  1. 1. Presented to: Pilots By: The National FAASTeam & the GAJSC (General Aviation Joint Steering Committee) Date: May 2014 Federal Aviation Administration Topic of the Month Angle of Attack Systems
  2. 2. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration Overview • Angle of attack systems • Stall/spin accidents • Airspeed/stall avoidance • AOA Solutions • Tips for Success 2
  3. 3. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration A. Can occur in any phase of flight B. Are a factor in many fatal accidents C. Usually involve low time pilots D. Can occur at any airspeed E. All of the above. Stalls: 3
  4. 4. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration A. Can occur in any phase of flight B. Are a factor in many fatal accidents C. Usually involve low time pilots D. Can occur at any airspeed E. All of the above. Stalls: 4
  5. 5. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration Stall/Spin Accidents • In the traffic pattern – Takeoff 28 % – Approach 18 % – Go Around 6 % • Crosswind • Maneuvering 41% • 1 Fatal Accident/3 days 5
  6. 6. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration The Airspeed Problem 6
  7. 7. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration The Airspeed Problem 7 • Aircraft configuration – Vs Cruise configuration – Vso Landing configuration • Load
  8. 8. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration Angle of Attack Indicators 8
  9. 9. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration AOA For GA 9
  10. 10. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration FAA Small Airplane Directorate 10
  11. 11. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration Streamlined Process 11
  12. 12. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration 12 •Safety Tip • Investigate AOA Systems • Practice • Stalls & slow flight • Pattern & Instrument • Fly with a CFI
  13. 13. Topic of the Month - May Angle of Attack Systems Federal Aviation Administration Resources • FAA Small Airplane Directorate – http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offi ces/avs/offices/air/directorates_field/small_airplanes/ • AOA Press Release – http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.c fm?newsid=15714 • FAA Safety Briefing Magazine – http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ 13
  14. 14. Presented to: Pilots By: The National FAASTeam & the GAJSC (General Aviation Joint Steering Committee) Date: May 2014 Federal Aviation Administration Topic of the Month Angle of Attack Systems

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