ca CATHAY PACIFIC Aviation Knowledge February 2000rward The milestone of becoming a pilot for us starts with the cadet sponsorship scheme provided by Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Flying has always been a desire of human beings Being able to control an aircraft, i.e. to become a pilot is even a dream of most youngsters. especially in Hong Kong where the opportunity of flying is very remote. This book is written mainly to cover a very general aspects of flying materials good enough to prepare the candidates towards their interviews and, finally, 10 become cadets, It is up to you to dig out more information that is not covered in book. Chance is here waiting for you. KK Hung Antony FungChapter 1 AIR NAVIGATION Page 1. The Form of the Earth 2. Lines on the Earth 3. Variations and Deviations ........ Chapter II PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT Introduction ae Behaviour of an Airfoil Section .. Lift .. Angle of Attack Forces on the airplane in fligh Flight Controls .. Pr ee Chapter II] METEOROLOGY Introduetio Composition . ‘Temperature Structure ‘Temperature Lapse Rate Cloud Formation . Pasa eene i 3 z a Chapter [V AIR NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS 1, Introduction 2. The Magnetic Compass .. 3. Artificial Horizon 4. Pressure Instruments .. ‘Chapter V ENGINES AND AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. Introduction Principles of Propulsio Propellers and Simple Theory Piston Engine Jet Engine Fuel System .. Hydraulic System Pawo 6 wo 38 39 Page 45