ACP 34 Volume 1 for PDF 121 Nuneaton （ACP 34卷1 PDF 121纽尼顿）.pdf

THE TUTOR CHAPTER 2 THE TUTOR Introduction 1. AEFs. The Royal Air Force has 12 units throughout the country known as Air Experience flights (AEFs). Their role is to provide air experience flying for cadets and they are equipped with Tutor aircraft. 2. The Tutor is a small single-engined, low-winged monoplane with a simple clean appearance. It is built by the GROB Company in Germany. Wingspan 10.0m Length 7.6m Height 2.4m Max all-up mass 990kg Engine Lycoming 180hp Never exceed speed (VNE) 185kts Fig 2-1 The GROB G115E Tutor 3. The undercarriage is fixed, with brakes on the two main wheels and a steerable nose wheel. The side by side seating includes dual controls, enabling either pilot to have full control of the aircraft. Cadets fly in the left seat. 4. The aircraft is constructed of modern composite materials, specifically carbon reinforced plastic. This covering will not take the weight of anyone standing on it. When entering or leaving the cockpit therefore, great care must be taken to avoid stepping off the strengthened wing root. The marked “walking strip” is provided - walk only on th strip provided. 34.1.2-1 CHAPTER 2 5. The aircraft has a Lycoming engine of 180 horse power which drives a 3-