Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
The angle between the chord line and the relative wind is known as…
A
Angle of Attack.
2
Q
What are the two kinds of drag?
A
Parasite and Induced.
3
Q
What are the two kinds of stability?
A
Static and Dynamic.
4
Q
Parasite drag ____ as airspeed ____.
A
Increases, increases
5
Q
Induced drag ____ as airspeed ____.
A
Increases, decreases
6
Q
Parasite drag has three types: ____ drag, ____ drag, and ____ drag.
A
Form, Skin Friction, Interference
7
Q
Induced drag is related to…
A
The production of lift.
8
Q
P-factor causes the plane to yaw left. Why?
A
The descending propeller blade on the right generates more thrust than the ascending blade on the left.
