An analog cockpit is the opposite of a “glass” cockpit, i.e.
multi-function screens that display all data from computers on the plane.
Analog instruments may not be as accurate, but they are more reliable.
Start learning to fly from scratch and master the analog clocks.
In Cessna 152, the cockpit is as follows:
1.Airspeed Indicatorin Knots.
The Green Line is the speed range at which the rudders can be tilted at full range.
The yellow range is a warning for approaching the limit of structural strength.
Any rudder movement must be extremely careful and performed with minimal tilt.
Speed must be reduced by steering the aircraft’s nose upwards.
2.Attitude Indicator- shows the plane’s current orientation in space.
Useful when flying “based on instruments” in zero visibility.
The brown part is the ground and the blue part indicates the sky.
The flaps can be adjusted gradually.
The default keys are F6 (reduce tilt) and F7 (increase tilt).
6.Mixture- regulates the amount of fuel injected into the engine.
The general rule is that we reduce the mixture above 3,000 feet.
Engine power mainly affects the aircraft’s altitude.
The default keys are F2 and F3, although it is best assigned to the analog axis.
8.Pitch Trim - Nose Up, Nose Down- one of the most important devices in the cockpit.
The proper trim setting allows the plane to fly without continuously holding the steer/bar.
Trim adjustments are made regularly throughout the flight.
The default setting is neutral/TO (take - off).
9.Vertical Speed Indicator- vertical speed in feet per minute (number on the clock x100).
It shows the speed of ascent or descent.
The standard rate of ascent or descent for landing is 300-500 feet/min.
If you have reached cruising altitude, trim the aircraft so that the indicator shows zero.
Note - the vertical speed indicator will never stand rigidly in place.
The plane keeps going up or down a little bit and it will behave the same way.
The 360-degree course is North, 90 - east, 180 - South, and 270-degree course is west.
Requires calibration every 15 minutes.
Default key is D.
11.Parking Brake- works on a similar principle to a handbrake.
Start every take-off or taxiing by releasing the parking brake.
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