Aero II Flashcards
DEFINE boundary layer
layer of airflow over a surface that demonstrates local airflow retardation due to viscosity
DESCRIBE different boundary layer flows
laminar flow: air moves smoothly along in streamlines, little friction, easily separated
turbulent flow: streamlines break up and flow is disorganized and irregular, higher friction drag, adheres to surface better, delays BLS
DESCRIBE BL separation
when airflow separates from the surface due to lack of KE, and airflow beyond is a turbulent wake of low pressure (sucks wing back = form drag)
DEFINE CL MAX AOA
- stalling or critical angle of attack
- maximum CL achieved
- beyond this AOA, CL drops rapidly and plane stalls
DEFINE stall
condition of flight in which an increase in AOA decreases CL
EXPLAIN how stall occurs
airflow begins to separate from the sfc with the sep. point moving forward and thereore decreasing lift
IDENTIFY aerodynamic parameters causing a stall
- excessive AOA (above CL MAX AOA)
- BLS = less lift
- Low pressure wake = more drag
COMPARE power-on and power-off stalls
p-on stall speed wil be less since at high pitch, part of W is supported by T and propellor forces air over wings
DESCRIBE order of losing control effectiveness approaching stall in T-6B
A=>E=>R
ailerons to elevator to rudder
EXPLAIN diff. btwn true and indicated stall speed
- true AS is affected by altitude so true stall speed will increase
- indicated AS uses SL density so it will remain constant
EXPLAIN effects of gross weight, altitude, LF, and maneuvering on stall speed
- Weight decreases, stall speed decreases since L decreases
- altitude increases, stall speed stays same (sea level density used for indicated)
- LF icnreases, stall speed increases
- maneuvering increases stall speed
STATE purpose of using high lift devices
reduce T/O and landing speeds by reducing stall speed
DESCRIBE how different HL devices affect values of CL, CL MAX, and CL MAX AOA
CL for given AOA remains the same, CL Max, and CL MAX AOA increase
- Slots: HP air from below increases KE on top and delays separation
- either fixed or slats (automatic slots)
DESCRIBE devices used to control BLS
- Fixed slots are gaps at LE of wing that suck in HP air from bottom and push to top
- Slats are moveable LE sections used to form slots and are deployed aerodynamically, mechanically, hydraulically, or electrically
- Vortex generators: small vanes that disturb laminar airflow into turbulent
DESCRIBE devices used to change camber of an airfoil
Flaps
TE: plain (simple hinged portion), split (plate deflected from lower surface), slotted (moves away from wing to open a narrow slot btwn flap and wing for BLC), and fowler (moves down and aft for more camber and surface area plus slot for BLC)
LE: plain and slotted (same as TE versions)
DESCRIBE methods of stall warning used in T-6B
buffet, stick shaker, AOA display on PFD/HUD, AOA indexers (in each cockpit)
DESCRIBE stall tendencay of general types of wing planforms
Swept Wing: strong tip stall tend., easily stalled High Taper: strong tip stall tend. Rectanguler: strong root stall tend. Elliptical: even stall Moderate Taper (T-6B): even stall
DESCRIBE various methods of wing tailoring, including geom. twist, aero twist, stall strips, and stall fences
geom twist (T-6B): decrease in AOI from root to tip (root stalls first) aero twist (T-6B): gradual change in airfoil shape that increases CL MAX AOA at tip stall strips: sharply angled piece of metal on LE of root designed to induce stall on root first stall fences: redirect airflow along the chord and delay tip stall
DEFINE T/O and landing airspeed in terms of stall speed
- T/O: 20% above power off stall speed
- landing: 30% above
STATE various forces acting on a plane during T/O and landing transition
- T/O and landing: rolling friction (F_R), T (lots), W, L, and D
- net accelerating force: T-D-F_R
- net decelerating force: D+F_R-T
STATE the factors that determine the coefficient of rolling friction
rwy surface, rwy condition, tire type, and degree of brake application (little to none on T/O)
DESCRIBE the effects on takeoff and landing performance, given variations in weight, altitude, temperature, humidity, wind, and braking
Effect on T/O distance:
-^weight: direct squared relationship
-^altitude/temp/humidity: increase (T/O AS stays same)
-HW: decreases
-braking: increases (why the hell would you do this?)
Effect onlanding distance:
-^weight: direct squared relationship
-^altitude/temp/humidity: increase
-HW: decreases
-braking: decreases (why the hell would you not do this?)
DESCRIBE the effects of outside air temperature (OAT) on airplane performance
4H Club: High, Hot, Heavy, Humid
When 3 or more present, expect degraded perf.
DEFINE maximum angle of climb and maximum rate of climb profiles
max angle: occurs at velocity and AOA of T_E max (@ L/D max for TJ and up/left for TP)
max rate: occurs at veloicty and AOA of P_E max (up and right for TJ and @ for TP)
EXPLAIN the performance characteristics profiles that yield maximum angle of climb and
maximum rate of climb for turboprops
max angle: at V less than L/D MAX AS and AOA greater than L/D MAX AOA
max rate: at L/D MAX AS and L/D MAX AOA
DESCRIBE the effect of changes in weight, altitude, configuration, and wind on
maximum angle of climb and maximum rate of climb profiles
^weight/alt and lowered LG/flaps: decrease MROC and MAOC performance
HW: increases MAOC, no change to MROC
DESCRIBE the performance characteristics and purpose of the best climb profile for the
T-6B
- MAOC too close to stall speed so recommended is 140 KIAS
- this will clear obstacles with better margin above stall speed
DEFINE absolute ceiling, service ceiling, cruise ceiling, combat ceiling, and maximum
operating ceiling
absolute: max ROC = zero
service: altitude at which an AP can maintain a max ROC of only 100 fpm
cruise: altitude at which an AP can maintain a max ROC of only 300 fpm
combat: altitude where max P_E allows only 500 fpm climb
max operating: ???
STATE the maximum operating ceiling of the T-6B
31,000 ft
STATE the relationship between fuel flow, power available, power required, and velocity
for a turboprop airplane in straight and level flight
- fuel flow varies directly with P_A
- minimum fuel flow for eq. flight will be found on the P_R curve
- V determined by looking on P_R curve
DEFINE maximum range and maximum endurance profiles
max range: maximum distance traveled over the ground for given amt of fuel
max endurance: max amount of time an AP can remain airborne for given amt of fuel
EXPLAIN the performance characteristics profiles that yield maximum endurance and
maximum range for turboprops
max range: at L/D MAX AS AND AOA
max endurance: at V less than L/D MAX AS and AOA greater than L/D MAX AOA
DESCRIBE the effect of changes in weight, altitude, configuration, and wind on
maximum endurance and maximum range performance and airspeed
^weight: worse ME/MR and increased ME/MR AS
^alt: ME/MR increase
deploy LG/flaps:ME/MR decrease
HW: decrease MR, no effect on ME
DEFINE Mach number
- ratio of TAS to LSOS
- M=V/a=TAS/sqrt(gammaRT)
DEFINE critical Mach
free airstream M# that produces first evidence of local sonic flow
STATE the effects of altitude on Mach number and critical Mach number
Mach increases and the TAS that Mcrit is achieved is lower since LSOS is lower b/c T is lower
DEFINE maximum glide range and maximum glide endurance profiles
MGR: when engine fails, need to glide as far as possible
MGE: minimum rate of descent
EXPLAIN the performance characteristics profiles that yield maximum glide range and
maximum glide endurance
MGR: @ L/D max
MGE: V less than L/D MAX AS, AOA greater than L/D MAX AOA
DESCRIBE the effect of changes in weight, altitude, configuration, wind, and propeller
feathering on maximum glide range and maximum glide endurance performance and airspeed
^weight: no effect on MGR
^alt: increase MGR and MGE
^wind: decreases MGR, no effect on MGE
deploy LG/flaps: reduces MGR and MGE
DESCRIBE the locations of the regions of normal and reverse command on the turboprop
power curve
Reverse: Left of point down and left of L/D MAX (left of max endurance)
EXPLAIN the relationship between power required and airspeed in the regions of normal
and reverse command
Velcoities below max endurance lead to T/P deficit that will eventually slow the plane to a stall