Aeroplanlære - Kap 7 (Limitations) Flashcards
What is important terms when it comes to structural strength (Load limits)?
Load limit: The maximum load to be expected in service
Ultimate load: The failing load of the structure
The factor of safety: The ratio of the ultimate load to the limit load
What is the factor of safety for an aeroplane?
1.5
What is load factor?
The ratio of lift to weight
In level flight what is the load factor?
1
Do load factor take account to weight?
No, a heavier aircraft with the same load factor will just be generating more lift
Describe in this envelope where the aeroplane will stall
Describe in this envelope what is outlined
Ultimate load factor
Limit load factor
What is Va?
What is the significance of Va?
How do we calculate Va?
What is Vne?
Velocity never exceed
What is Vno?
Maximum structural cruise speed