Unit I: Flight 101

Lesson I- The Four Forces of flight

Welcome to FLYING FRIDAYS! Did you know that women only make up 20% of the aviation career field?! My community service initiative, High Aiming Women In Aviation, aims high to change that. I’m excited to be sharing my passion for aviation through Flying Fridays. Teaching you about the basic principles and lessons in aviation. We will also be covering scholarship opportunities and flight programs that are currently available in New Jersey. Comment any questions you have, and I hope you pursue a career in aviation!!

Lesson II- Components Of The Aircraft

Key Terms:

-Main Gear Strut

-Brake Caliper

-Tire and Wheel Assembly

-Fuel Sump

-Fuel Vent

-Fuel Cap

-Jack Point

-Tie Down Part

-Spinner

-Propeller

-Nose Gear Assembly

-Aileron

-Flap

-Stabilator

-Anti-Servo & Trim Tap

-Beacon Light

-Strobe Lights

-Nav Lights

Lesson III- Preflight checklist

The 8 main steps when performing a preflight check of your aircraft. This is crucial and must be done before every flight! Follow along as I take you through each step, as we get one step closer to taking off!!

Lesson IV- Flight & Scholarship Programs

Explore four incredible aviation programs, which provide once in a lifetime opportunities and scholarships. They say you miss 100% of the shots you don’ take, so why not you?

Lesson V- First Flight- How To TakeOFf

Taking off on your flight. Learn the difference between taking off at a towered and non-towered airport, how to taxi your airplane using the rudder petals, and finally taking off into the wild blue yonder.

REMEMBER:

*LEFT TO LEFT, RIGHT TO RIGHT, BOTH TO STOP*