AA1216 Energy Management Flashcards
1
Q
Kinetic energy is directly related to an aircraft’s ___
A
airspeed
2
Q
Potential energy is directly related to an aircraft’s ___
A
altitude
3
Q
Total energy (He) is a combination of ___ and ____ Kinetic
A
energy (airspeed) and Potential energy (altitude)
4
Q
Define specific excess power (Ps)
A
Excess power per pound of aircraft weight
5
Q
When thrust equals drag, total energy __ ___
A
remains constant
6
Q
When ___ is greater than ___ an aircraft accelerates, climbs, or both
A
thrust/drag
7
Q
The higher the power setting the higher the __ __ that can be sustained
A
load factor
8
Q
What are the 4 ways to gain energy quickly?
A
- High power setting 2. Low AOA/No buffet 3. Airspeed range of 350-400 4. Lift vector vertical
9
Q
What are the 4 ways to lose energy quickly?
A
- Idle 2. Speedbrake 3. High AOA 4. 200-250 KCAS 5. Turn in the horizontal
10
Q
Potential energy ___ with altitude
A
increases
11
Q
Total energy (He) increases with both ___ and ___
A
velocity/altitude
