Chapter 19 - Level & Climbing Flight Flashcards
1
Q
In straight and level flight all the forces are said to in?
A
Equilibrium
2
Q
What is the load factor in straight and level flight
A
1
3
Q
In a straight and steady climb the load factor will be?
A
Less than 1
4
Q
LF =
A
Weight
5
Q
Flight path angle =
A
Horizontal axis and flight path
6
Q
Pitch angle =
A
Flight path angle + AOA
7
Q
What is the equation for lift with weight in a straight and steady climb
A
L = W x Cos (gamma - flight path angle)
8
Q
Gradient percentage =
A
T-D
——- x 100
Weight
9
Q
For every 3 degrees what is the % of gradient
A
5
10
Q
What speed gives the greatest gradient of climb
A
Vx
11
Q
Vx is calculated where there is?
A
Greatest excess thrust (Vmd for a jet, near the stall speed for a prop)
