Aerodynamic Principles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of drag?
A
Parasitic and Induced
2
Q
3 types of parasitic drag?
A
Form drag
Interference drag
Skin friction drag
3
Q
Cessna 172 gliding distance
A
1.5NM per 1000 ft
4
Q
Spin recovery
A
P - power off
A - Aelirons neutral
R - rudder opposit
E - elevator forward and neutral
5
Q
3 left turning tendencies
A
- Torque
- Assymetrical Thrust
- Spiralling Slipstream or corkscrew
6
Q
What is Adverse Yaw?
A
The drag of the opposit wing preventing us to turn because too much drag
