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Some aircraft have the ability to be further modified as 1- What type of landing gear is on the Cessna 172 –
multifunctional; DC3 – P61 - Cornell
1-Land based using wheels (Norseman) 2- The Cessna has what is known as a HIGH WING
design as opposed to a low wing design that the
HARVARD has. What are the advantages or dis-
advantages between the two designs?
3- What are the advantages and dis-advantages
between the three different engine types?
Which one is used the most today for small
aircraft?
4- What the advantages and dis-advantages
between the different landing gear types and
configurations? Which one used most today?
2-water based using floats (Norseman) 5- What makes the PBY (Canso)(Catalina) such a
versatile aircraft ?

OK Cadets – that’s it for this month but remember
that to learn something new takes practice and lots
of practice is the perfect way to learn. Next
month we will learn about the THEORY OF FLIGHT
Have FUN Flying!!

READING HOMEWORK
As space limitations prevent me from going into great
detail about the subjects we covered today I am giving
you your first homework assignment.

If you have a copy of FROM THE GROUND UP please go
to PART 1 and read Chapter 1.
If you have Flight Simulator (FS2004) installed go to the
LEARNING CENTER and find the information about the
topics we covered today

FLYING HOMEWORK
I assume that everyone by now, has a copy of Flight
Simulator installed on their computer- if not – well…….
Follow along as best you can;
Fire up the simulator and load the default aircraft
which is the Cessna 172.
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