20. EU ACFT - Aircraft Categories Flashcards
1
Q
What is Wake Turbulence? (1)
A
It is the effect of the rotating air masses
generated behind the wing tips of large jet
aircraft
2
Q
What is Wake Vortex? (1)
A
Describes the nature of those air masses
A wingtip vortex can be similar to a small tornado
3
Q
Wake categories (3)
A
HEAVY (H) - 136,000kg or more
MEDIUM (M) - <136,000kg - >7000kg
LIGHT (L) - 7000kg<
SUPER (J) - Heavy category but MTOM of 560,000kg
4
Q
What is the speed for VaT? (1)
A
1.3x the stalling speed (maximum certificated landing MASS)
5
Q
What are the aircraft approach category speeds? (5)
A
- Cat A - <91 kts IAS
- Cat B - 91-120 kts IAS
- Cat C - 121-140 kts IAS
- Cat D - 141-165 kts IAS
- Cat E - 166-210 kts IAS
