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AERODYNAMICS
Bernoulli's Principal Lift & Lift Equation Stall & Stall Characteristics Factors Affecting Performance Climbing Performance Gliding Performance
Turning Performance Takeoff & Landing Performance Stability Vg Diagram Torque & P Factor Spins
BERNOULLIS PRINCIPAL
Bernoullis principal is best described using which effect? a. Coriolis effect. b. Venturi effect. c. Neither a nor b
BERNOULLIS PRINCIPAL
Bernoullis principal is best described using which effect? VENTURI EFFECT
BERNOULLIS PRINCIPAL
Concerning the Venturi effect, as the crosssectional area of a tube is reduced, the velocity of the airflow through the tube must-a. Decrease b. Increase c. Remain the same
BERNOULLIS PRINCIPAL
Concerning the Venturi effect, as the crosssectional area of a tube is reduced, the velocity of the airflow through the tube must--
BEROUNILLIS PRINCIPAL
As the velocity of the air moving through a venturi increases-a. Static pressure decreases b. Static pressure increses c. Static pressure is difficult to measure and therefore an increase or decrease is considiered neglible.
BEROUNILLIS PRINCIPAL
As the velocity of the air moving through a venturi increases--
BEROUNILLIS PRINCIPAL
Static pressure is defined as-a. Compressed air containing positively charged ions. b. The atmospheric pressure of the air through which an airplane is flying. c. The pressure of a fluid resulting from its motion.
BEROUNILLIS PRINCIPAL
Static pressure is defined as--
BEROUNILLIS PRINCIPAL
Dynamic pressure is defined as-a. Compressed air containing positively charged ions. b. The atmospheric pressure of the air through which the airplane is moving. c. The pressure of a fluid resulting from its motion. d. None of the above.
BEROUNILLIS PRINCIPAL
Dynamic pressure is defined as--
LIFT
Relative wind is-a. The air in motion that is equal and opposite the flight path velocity of the airfoil. b. The angle measured between the resultant relative wind and the chord. c. The angle between the airfoil chord line and the longitudinal axis of the airplane. d. None of the above.
LIFT
Relative wind isThe air in motion that is equal to and opposite the flight-path velocity of the airfoil.
LIFT
Angle of Attack is the angle measured between the resultant relative wind and the chord
a. True b. False
LIFT
Angle of Attack is the angle measured between the resultant relative wind and the chord
a. True
b. False
LIFT
Center of Pressure is defined as: a. The point along the mean camber line where all aerodynamic forces are considered to act. b. The point along the chord line of an airfoil through which lift is considered to act. c. The point along the chord line on an airfoil through which all aerodynamic forces are considered to act.
LIFT
Center of Pressure is defined as:
The point along the chord line on an airfoil through which all aerodynamic forces are considered to act.
LIFT
Aerodynamic center is the point along the chord line of an airfoil through which all aerodynamic forces are considered to act.
a. True b. False
LIFT
Aerodynamic center is the point along the chord line of an airfoil through which all aerodynamic forces are considered to act.
a. True
b. False
LIFT
Lift is defined as-a. the component of the total aerodynamic force that acts at right angles to drag. b. the component of the total aerodynamic force that acts at right angles to the RRW. c. Neither a nor b are true.
LIFT
LIFT
The component of the total aerodynamic force that acts at right angles to the resultant relative wind
LIFT
The two factors that most affect the coefficient of lift and the coefficient of drag are: a. weight & balance b. thrust & air density c. shape of the airfoil & angle of attack
LIFT
The two factors that most affect the coefficient of lift and the coefficient of drag are:
LIFT
L= CL 1/2p S V2
L ~ Lift force CL ~ Coefficient of lift p(rho) ~ density of the air in slugs S ~ total wing area in square feet V ~ airspeed (in feet per second)
DRAG
D= CD 1/2p S V2
D ~ Drag force CD ~ Coefficient of lift p(rho) ~ density of the air in slugs S ~ total wing area in square feet V ~ airspeed (in feet per second)
DRAG
TWO TYPES OF DRAG:
PARASITE INDUCED
DRAG
PARASITIC DRAG
Drag
that is produced by non-lifting portions of the airframe. There are 3 components of parasitic drag:
Form D.rag
DRAG
FORM DRAG- The portion of drag that is generated because of the shape of the airplane. Generated in the turbulent areas of airflow where slipstream does not conform to aircraft shape. Varies directly with the airspeed.
DRAG
SKIN-FRICTION DRAG- The boundary layer air creates stagnant layer of air molecules. Drag is created when the slipstream comes in contact with this stagnant flow. Varies directly with the airspeed.
DRAG
INTERFERENCE DRAG- Created by the collision of airstreams. Causes eddy currents, restrictions, and turbulence to smooth flow. Varies directly with the airspeed.
DRAG
INDUCED DRAG
Drag created as a result of the production of lift. Induced drag creates wingtip vortices and vertical velocities. Varies inversely with the airspeed.
DRAG
Total drag is that component of the total aerodynamic force parallel to the ___________ that tends to retard the motion of the aircraft. a. chord line b. center of pressure c. relative wind d. none of the above
DRAG
Total drag is that component of the total aerodynamic force parallel to the RELATIVE WIND that tends to retard the motion of the aircraft.
DRAG
An airfoil with a higher lift to drag ratio is more efficient than an airfoil with a lower lift to drag ratio.
a. True b. False
DRAG
An airfoil with a higher lift to drag ratio is more efficient than an airfoil with a lower lift to drag ratio.
a. True b. False
The boundary-layer separation point moving forward leaving a smaller wing surface area available to develop lift.
b. False
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Identify the factor that most affects an aircrafts ability to climb. a. Drag b. Lift c. Excess Power d. Thrust
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Identify the factor that most affects an aircrafts ability to climb.
EXCESS POWER
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
During climb, lift operates perpendicular to:
a. drag. b. the flight path. c. weight d. thrust
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
During climb, lift operates perpendicular to:
a. drag. b. the flight path. c. weight d. thrust
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
During climb with the flight path inclined, lift is acting partially rearward resulting in an increase in-a. parasite drag b. profile drag c. induced drag
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
During climb with the flight path inclined, lift is acting partially rearward resulting in an increase in-a. parasite drag b. profile drag c. induced drag
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Weight always acts perpendicular to the earths surface. With this in mind, which statement is correct during climb? a. Thrust must overcome drag and gravity. b. Weight is not perpendicular to the RW. c. Weight acts perpendicular to thrust d. Both a & b e. Both b & c
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Weight always acts perpendicular to the earths surface. With this in mind, which statement is correct during climb? a. Thrust must overcome drag and gravity. b. Weight is not perpendicular to the RW. c. Weight acts perpendicular to thrust d. Both a & b e. Both b & c
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
POWER REQUIRED FOR CLIMB
T = D + W sin y
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Best angle of climb speed (Vx) listed in the operators manual-a. provides the best obstacle clearance performance. b. is a safe best angle of climb speed. c. is greater than the true best angle of climb speed. d. a & b e. b & c
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Best angle of climb speed (Vx) listed in the operators manual-a. provides the best obstacle clearance performance. b. is a safe best angle of climb speed. c. is greater than the true best angle of climb speed. d. a & b
e. b & c
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING ANGLE OF CLIMB
ALTITUDE WEIGHT
WIND
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING ANGLE OF CLIMB (ALTITUDE)
Thrust available (TA) decreases with increase in altitude. Thrust required (TR) remains same at all altitudes. sin y must decrease to compensate for decreasing TA
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING ANGLE OF CLIMB (WEIGHT)
An increase results in an increase of TR. An increase results in decrease of excess TA. An increase results in shallower angle of climb.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING ANGLE OF CLIMB (WIND)
Affects the angle the aircraft climbs over the ground. Affects the horizontal distance covered across ground.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING RATE OF CLIMB
ALTITUDE WEIGHT
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING RATE OF CLIMB (ALTITUDE)
HPA decreases with increase in altitude. HPR remains relatively constant. ROC decreases with increase in altitude.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING RATE OF CLIMB (WEIGHT)
Increase in weight results in increase in HPR. Increase in weight results in decrease in excess HPA.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES An airplane will descend when--
a. b. c. d.
Weight exceeds lift. Lift exceeds thrust. Thrust exceeds drag. All of the above.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES An airplane will descend when--
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES What affect does weight have on the maximum-glide distance? a. Increase in weight shortens gliding distance. b. Increase in weight lengthens gliding distance c. Weight has no affect on gliding distance.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES Maximum gliding distance is attained-a. At Clmas b. At its minimum glide angle. c. At its maximum glide angle. d. None of the above.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES
Maximum gliding distance is attained-a. At Clmas
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
FACTORS AFFECTING GLIDES Minimum glide angle corresponds to the same angle that will produce-a. Clmax b. Vref c. L/Dmax d. All of the above
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES The force(s) that turns the aircraft is-a. Centrifugal force. b. Centripetal force. c. The lift force. d. All of the above.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES The force(s) that turns the aircraft is-a. Centrifugal force. b. Centripetal force.
c. The lift force. d. All of the above.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES The apparent increase in weight during a turn is caused by which force(s)? a. Centripetal b. Lift c. Centrifugal
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES The apparent increase in weight during a turn is caused by which force(s)? a. Centripetal b. Lift
c. Centrifugal
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES During the turn, lift is divided into two components that act at right angles to each other.
Vertical Component of Lift
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES The force opposing the vertical component is __________, and the force opposing the horizontal component is _________. a. drag, thrust b. centripetal, centrifugal c. centrifugal, centripetal d. weight, centrifugal
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TURNING FORCES
The force opposing the vertical component is weight, and the force opposing the horizontal component is centrifugal.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Three Factors That Limit Radius of Turn
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Three Factors That Limit Radius of Turn AERODYNAMIC
Occurs when airplane turns at its stall velocity
STRUCTURAL
Occurs when aircraft turns at its max load limit
POWER
TR cannot overcome induced drag
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Banking an aircraft into a level turn does not change the amount of lift. Division of lift reduces amount of lift to overcome weight. Increasing AOA increases total lift and until vertical component equals weight again.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING When close to runway the airplane experiences ground effect. This phenomenon-a. is a cushion of air. b. is cancelled out with approach flaps. c. reduces induced drag. d. a & c
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING When close to runway the airplane experiences ground effect. This phenomenon-a. is a cushion of air. b. is cancelled out with approach flaps. c. reduces induced drag. d. a & c
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Ground Effect Reduces Induced Drag:
1.4% @ 1 wingspan
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING During takeoff roll the aircraft must overcome the sum of the horizontal forces in order to accelerate. These forces are: a. Drag b. Friction c. Propeller slippage d. All of the above e. a & b
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING During takeoff roll the aircraft must overcome the sum of the horizontal forces in order to accelerate. These forces are:
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING For a given altitude and RPM, the thrust from a propeller-driven airplane ___________ as velocity increases during the takeoff roll. a. remains unchanged b. decreases c. increases
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING
For a given altitude and RPM, the thrust from a propeller-driven airplane decreases as velocity increases during the takeoff roll.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING
Takeoff distance is directly proportional to takeoff velocity squared. Takeoff velocity is a function of stalling speed. Takeoff speed is 1.2 x Vso
Flaps 40%
Improve L/D ratio
Increase CLmax
Decrease Vs
Decrease Vlof
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
1. An increase in Density Altitude results in an increase in takeoff distance. 2. This increase is due to the additional IAS required to develop the same amount of lift required at a lower Density Altitude. a. 1 & 2 are correct. b. neither 1 nor 2 are correct. c. only 1 is correct d. only 2 is correct
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
1. An increase in Density Altitude results in an increase in takeoff distance. 2. This increase is due to the additional IAS required to develop the same amount of lift required at a lower Density Altitude. a. 1 & 2 are correct. b. neither 1 nor 2 are correct.
c. only 1 is correct
d. only 2 is correct
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING
Forces
Deceleration
Primary
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING Residual thrust of the propellers must be overcome during landing. This is overcome with: a. Flaps b. Speed brakes c. Reverse thrust d. Braking
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING Residual thrust of the propellers must be overcome during landing. This is overcome with:
REVERSE THRUST
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING Aerodynamic braking creates a net deceleration force by: a. Adding more flat-plate drag surface area to the slipstream. b. Increasing induced drag. c. Shifting weight of airplane to the tires and thereby increasing rolling friction.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING Aerodynamic braking creates a net deceleration force by: a. Adding more flat-plate drag surface area to the slipstream. b. Increasing induced drag. c. Shifting weight of airplane to the tires and thereby increasing rolling friction.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING
The net deceleration force of aerodynamic braking is most effective-a. During the last half of the landing roll. b. During the first half of the landing roll. c. Throughout the entire landing roll.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING The net deceleration force of aerodynamic braking is most effective-a. During the last half of the landing roll. b. During the first half of the landing
roll.
c. Throughout the entire landing roll.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING
The net deceleration force of wheel braking is most effective-a. During the last half of the landing roll. b. During the first half of the landing roll. c. Throughout the entire landing roll.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING The net deceleration force of wheel braking is most effective-a. During the last half of the landing
roll.
b. During the first half of the landing roll. c. Throughout the entire landing roll.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING Which deceleration force is the most effective during landing? a. Aerodynamic braking b. Wheel braking (friction) c. Reverse thrust
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING Which deceleration force is the most effective during landing?
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING The speed at which hydroplaning occurs is dependent upon: a. Flap setting b. Aircraft weight c. Water depth d. Tire pressure e. Tread design
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING The speed at which hydroplaning occurs is dependent upon: a. Flap setting b. Aircraft weight c. Water depth d. Tire pressure e. Tread design
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
TAKEOFF & LANDING
HYDROPLANING SPEED
TP (9)
INCREASE LANDING
DECREASE LANDING
HYDROPLANING
HIGH WEIGHT
DRY RUNWAY
LOW WEIGHT
STABILITY
THREE TYPES OF STABILITY
STABILITY
An object possesses _______ _______ _______ if it tends to return to its equilibrium position after it has been moved. a. positive dynamic stability b. positive static stability c. desirable static stability
STABILITY
POSITITVE STATIC STABILITY
An object possesses positive static stability if it tends to return to its equilibrium position after it has been moved.
STABILITY
If an object that has been displaced tends to return to its equilibrium position through a series of diminishing oscillations, it is said to have-a. Negative static and negative dynamic stability. b. Neutral static and neutral dynamic stability. c. Positive static and positive dynamic stability.
STABILITY
If an object that has been displaced tends to return to its equilibrium position through a series of diminishing oscillations, it is said to have-a. Negative static and negative dynamic stability. b. Neutral static and neutral dynamic stability. c. Positive static and positive dynamic stability.
STABILITY
The overall static stability of the aircraft along the longitudinal axis depends on the position of the Center of Gravity ( CG) in relation to the Aerodynamic Center (AC).
STABILITY
In order for positive static and dynamic stability to exist along the longitudinal axis, which of the following statements is true? a. The AC must be ahead of the CG b. The AC must be behind of the CG c. The AC and CG must always be the same
STABILITY
In order for positive static and dynamic stability to exist along the longitudinal axis, which of the following statements is true? a. The AC must be ahead of the CG b. The AC must be behind of the CG c. The AC and CG must always be the same
STABILITY
Which of the following methods is employed to improve stability about the longitudinal axis?
a. Symmetrical horizontal stabilizer b. Differential Ailerons c. Dihedral
STABILITY
Which of the following methods is employed to improve stability about the longitudinal axis?
DIHEDRAL
TORQUE
Torque is the rotation of the aircraft in a direction opposite the rotation of the propellers. It is best described by:
a. Newtons first law of motion. b. The coriolis effect c. Newtons third law of motion.
TORQUE
Torque is the rotation of the aircraft in a direction opposite the rotation of the propellers. It is best described by:
a. Newtons first law of motion. b. The coriolis effect c. Newtons third law of motion.
P FACTOR
P Factor is most noticeable-a. during takeoff roll. b. during long flights with a inoperative relief tube. c. during high angles of attack and high power settings.
P FACTOR
P Factor is most noticeable-a. during takeoff roll. b. during long flights with a inoperative relief tube. c. during high angles of attack and high
power settings.
SLIPSTREAM ROTATION
Slipstream rotation is caused by the spiraling airflow from the propellers. a. True b. False
SLIPSTREAM ROTATION
Slipstream rotation is caused by the spiraling airflow from the propellers. a. True b. False
SLIPSTREAM ROTATION
The pilot must correct for slipstream rotation by-a. Adding left aileron. b. Reducing power on #1 engine c. Adding the appropriate amount of rudder to prevent the yaw.
SLIPSTREAM ROTATION
The pilot must correct for slipstream rotation by-a. Adding left aileron. b. Reducing power on #1 engine c. Adding the appropriate amount of rudder to prevent the yaw.
SPINS
SPIN
ONE WING STALLS
YAW BEGINS
ROLL BEGINS
SPIN
SPIN RECOVERY
AERODYNAMICS
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