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Define Vector

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A Vector is a quantity that represents magnitude and direction. Can be divided into separate components- vertical and horizontal

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Define: Air Density

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Mass per unit volume. Air density is air particles within a given volume

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Define: moment

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A moment is a rotational force around a point or axis

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State the requirements for an airplane to be in equilibrium flight

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Equilibrium exists when the sum of all forces and the sum of the moments around the center of gravity equals zero

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Define relative wind

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relative wind is the airflow experienced by the aircraft as it flies through the air. It is always equal and opposite to the flight path. The relative wind may arise from the motion of the body, motion of the air, or from both

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State the requirements for an airplane to be in trimmed flight

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Trimmed flight is a condition that exists when the sum of the moments acting around the center of gravity are equal to zero

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Describe the relationship between temperature and altitude

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Temperature drops 2C per 1000’ gained in altitude

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State the General Gas Law

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Explain the continuity equation given cross-sectional area and velocity

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A1V1 = A2V2

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Explain:

Indicated Air Speed

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IAS

PT= PS + q

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Calibrated airspeed

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CAS is IAS corrected for position/instrument error

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Equivalent airspeed

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EAS is CAS corrected for compressibility effects

This is only used when flying at supersonic speeds

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True Airspeed

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TAS is EAS corrected for density

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Ground Speed

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Ground speed is TAS Corrected for wind

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Mean Camber Line

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Line from leading edge to trailing edge, halfway between upper and lower surface of the airfoil

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Define Chord

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Chord is the precise measurement between the leading and trailing edges

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Define Camber and camber types

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Camber: maximum distance between the mean camber line and the chordline, measured perpendicular to the chordline

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Define: wingspan

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wingspan is measured tip to tip

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Define: wing area

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Wing area is

the apparent surface area of a wing from tip to tip including the area within the fuselage, hull, or nacelles

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Define: chordwise airflow

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Chordwise airflow: airflowing at right angles to the LE

only air flow that accelerates over the wing and the only type of airflow that produces lift

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Define: spanwise airflow

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spanwise airflow:

airflow that travels along the span of the wing parallel to the leading edge.

normally root to tip

DOES NOT PRODUCE LIFT

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Define: pitch attitude

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angle between the airplane’s longitudinal axis and the horizon

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Define: flight path

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flight path is the path described by the center of gravity as it moves through an air mass

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Define: Relative Wind

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relative wind is the airflow the airplane experiences as it moves through the air. It is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the flight path

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Define: Angle of Attack
AOA is the angle between the relative wind and the chordline of an airfoil
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Define: Angle of Incidence
AOI is the angle between the longitudinal axis of the airplane and the chordline of the wing
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Define the Center of Gravity
CG is the point at which all weight is considered to be concentrated and about which all forces and moments are measured
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Define the Aerodynamic Center
Aerodynamic center is the point along the chordline around which all changes in the aerodynamic force take place. located about 25% of the length of the chordline from the leading edge. It is also the point of maximum thickness of the airfoil or where we have the most positive camber
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What are the components of CL
Components that make up the coefficient of lift are: compressibility Aspect Ratio Viscosity AOA Camber \*the shape of the airfoil and the AOA are the only 2 which can be controlled by the pilot
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Define CLMAX
CLMAX is the maximum lift coefficient. It is dependent on the AOA. The CLMAX will be the most effective angle of attack
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Define: Parasite Drag
Drag that is not associated with lift. 2 kinds: Form: results from the disruption of streamline flow (shape and velocity important factors) (think of an eddy- the laminar airflow separation from the surface creates a low pressure wake behind the object which pulls the object backward and slows down forward motion) Friction: any drag caused by the surface of the object itself minimize with streamlining and clean, well kept, smooth surfaces Dp = q f where f= the equivalent parasite area (or the size of a flat plate which would generate the same amount of drag)
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Define: Induced drag
Induced drag IS associated with the production of lift comes from the rotated total lift due to the change in the relative wind produced by the wingtip vortices (extra downwash) \*its the horizontal component of the Rotated Total Lift vector
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Describe factors affecting induced drag
Induced drag is affected by angle of attack and airspeed. the slower the speed, the greater the AOA is needed to produce lift. With greater AOA, you end up with more lateral movement of air to the wingtip creating greater wingtip vortices which will increase the downwash. The increased downwash will further recline the total lift vector creating increased Di Higher velocity, lower drag
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List prevention methods of induced drag
Prevention of induced drag: ground effect wingtip devices
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What is L/DMAX
L/DMAX is the point at which the parasite and induced drag are equal creating minimum total drag this is your most efficient angle of attack (Max range) L/D Max is the point where the ratio of lift to drag is the greatest
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Define: Boundary Layer
Boundary layer- Thin layer of airflow over an airfoil that consists of laminar and turbulent flow laminar flow: moves smoothly with little friction turbulent: disorganized with large amounts of friction
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Define: Stall
A stall is a condition of flight in which an increase in AOA will result in a decrease in CL. happens at AOAs greater than the CLMAXAOA
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Describe the factors necessary for an airplane to spin
spins happen with uncoordinated stalls (stall + yaw) inside wing has a higher AOA and CD than the outside wing therefore, the inside wing (aka downgoing wing) has lower CL and does not produce lift
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Describe the actions necessary to recover from a spin
To recover from a spin (PARE) **P**ower to idle Neutralize **A**ilerons Opposite **R**udder Forward **E**levator to break stall
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Define: maximum angle of climb
AOC is maximizing altitude while minimizing distance traveled useful to clear obstacles
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Define: maximum rate of climb
ROC is maximizing altitude while minimizing time Get to an altitude as quickly as possible
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Define maximum range
Max range- maximum distance traveled for a given amount of fuel
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Define Maximum endurance
Max endurance: maximum time airborne for a given amount of fuel occurs at the bottom of the power curve higher altitudes have better engine performance which decreases the amount of fuel needed
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Define: max glide range
Max glide range: max distance traveled in a glide the minimum angle of descent occurs at L/DMAX
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Define: maximum glide endurance
Max glide endurance minimum RATE of descent occurs at the bottom of the power curve
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What are the regions of normal and reverse command on the power curve
Normal Command: occurs to the right of Max END on a power curve Reverse command: to the left of Max END on the power curve flying slower than the max endurance you need to increase power
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Describe a slipping turn
Slipping turn: Nose is outside of the turn increased radius decreased rate ball is same side of turn needle
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Describe a skidding turn
Skidding turn: nose is inside decreased radius increased rate ball is opposite of turn needle dangerous!
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what is P-factor? what is slipstream swirl? how does the pilot compensate?
P-Factor: yawing moment caused by one side of the prop slipstream swirl: the corkscrew airflow traveling around the fuselage and impacting the left side of the vertical stab greatest at low airspeeds and high power settings both cause the nose to yaw left so use your right rudder to compensate
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Define: limit load
limit load max load factor anticipated in normal operation and that can be sustained without risk of permanent deformation
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Define: ultimate load
Ultimate load: maximum load factor that can be sustained without structural failure and is 1.5x the limit load
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Define: wind shear
Wind shear is a suddent change in wind direction and/or speed over a short distance
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What is the difference in speed between a power on stall and power off stall?
A power on stall still has some component of lift to offset the weight of the airplane. Therefore, stall speeds will be lower in a power on stall
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What is the Max Endurance on the power curve?
Max endurance on the power curve is the max amount of time that the airplane can remain airborne on a given amount of fuel. This is the lowest point on the power curve.
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Where is the highest AOA located on the power curve
The higest AOA is located to the left side of the power curve
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What is the relationship between velocity and throttle (power) in the region of normal comand?
In the region of normal command: to increase velocity you must increase the power the inverse is true for the region of reverse command
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what is the equation for distance for take off
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what is the equation for take off velocity?
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what is the recovery for a stall?
Relax- relax back pressure slightly to decrease AOA and level plane (bring nose down) Max- smoothly advance throttle to full power Level- level wings to the horizon Ball- apply rudder as necessary (usually Right rudder) to center the ball

Flight Class 22-13 (11 decks)

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