03 Climbing, Descending and Level Flight Flashcards
1
Q
Forces and equation(s) in a steady climb?
A
T = D + Wsinθ
L = Wcosθ
2
Q
Forces and equation(s) in a steady descent?
A
D = T + Wsinθ
L = Wcosθ
3
Q
Climb gradients?
A
4
Q
Relationship between angle of descent, lift and drag?
A
tanθ = D/L
5
Q
Effect of mass on the glide slope?
A
Whilst going at Vmd. The lift and drag forces of the heavier aeroplane are larger but they remain in the same proportion to each other. The L/D ratio is unchanged.
6
Q
Forces in a turn?
A
- A vertical component of lift to support the aeroplanes weight
- A horizontal component of lift to drive the aeroplane towards the centre of turn.
7
Q
Relationship between bank angle, LF, L and D?
A
Cosθ = W/L
LF = L/W
LF = 1/ cos θ
8
Q
Climbing and descending at a constant Mach?
A
