1
Q
Manual control system?
A
Light aircraft control surfaces are mechanically connected to the pilots controls by a system of levers, control wires and pulleys
2
Q
Why is the manual control system used with light aircraft?
A
The aerodynamic forces felt at the control surfaces are easily managed by the pilot
3
Q
Turnbuckles
A
Tension the wires
4
Q
Bell crank
A
The bell crank at the control surfaces translates the linear movement of the wires into the up and down, left or right movement of the control surface
PPL Systems & Engines (Flight Controls)
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