Book 2 - Introduction

Question 1

there is a need to introduce a _____ flow of air into the engine. the word clean, in this context, refers to air that is free from debris and also from __________

Answer 1

there is a need to introduce a CLEAN flow of air into the engine. the word clean, in this context, refers to air that is free from debris and also from TURBULENCE

Question 2

the ________ intake, will be placed so that there is a clear space between the lip of the intake and the _________. this is a _________ layer duct to separate the clear air from the turbulent layer

Answer 2

the AIRFRAME intake, will be placed so that there is a clear space between the lip of the intake and the FUSELAGE. this is a BOUNDARY layer duct to separate the clear air from the turbulent layer

Question 3

the problem of _________ air will arise wherever the intakes are located. even wing pylon mounted engines are subject to “_______-off” during flight manoeuvres

Answer 3

the problem of TURBULENT air will arise wherever the intakes are located. even wing pylon mounted engines are subject to “BLANKING-off” during flight manoeuvres

Question 4

_____sonic flows of air into the intake can cause considerable disruption to the airflow into the engine, therefore supersonic aircraft will have different ______ set-ups to subsonic aircraft

Answer 4

SUPERsonic flows of air into the intake can cause considerable disruption to the airflow into the engine, therefore supersonic aircraft will have different INTAKE set-ups to subsonic aircraft