AERODYNAMICS – PHASE TEST ONE – ATMOSPHERE AND FLUID DYNAMICS

1. Describe the chemical composition of the atmosphere.

2. List the layers of the atmosphere. Briefly describe the characteristics of the layers
an aircraft normally flies in.

3. Explain why we have an International Standard Atmosphere, and how is it used.

4. Under standard ISA conditions, give the values of the following at sea level:

a. Temperature
b. Pressure
c. Density

5. Briefly describe the effect on each of the following with an increase in altitude.

a. Temperature
b. Pressure
c. Density
d. Viscosity

6. What is the ‘International Lapse Rate’?

7. How does humidity affect the density of air? What is denser – dry or moist air?

8. Briefly describe what is meant by ‘laminar flow’ and ‘turbulent flow’.

9. Draw the venturi tube shown below. Show what happens to ‘pressure and velocity
at points A, B and C

A B C

10. What is the maximum error allowed during a check on an airspeed indicator?

11. Describe briefly how the following are obtained from Indicated Air Speed (IAS):

a. Calibrated Air Speed

b. True Air Speed
c. Equivalent Air Speed