Chapter 3 Flashcards
In steady straight and level flight:
a. lift is greater than drag and thrust equals weight.
b. weight equals lift and drag equals thrust.
c. lift equals weight and thrust is greater than drag.
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In steady state flight, what is the sum of the opposing forces acting on an airplane?
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If indicated airspeed is decreased, what needs to happen to the angle of attack for the airplane to remain in straight and level flight?
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What are low indicated airspeeds associated with?
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There is a decrease in aircraft weight. You want straight and level flight to continue, so lift is decreased. How is this achieved?
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Why is ice or frost on the wings hazardous?
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Are the four main forces in equilibrium in a steady climb when the airplane is not accelerating or decelerating?
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An airplane will clear obstacles by a greater margin at the:
a. best angle of climb speed.
b. best rate of climb speed.
c. cruise climb speed.
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What is the rate of climb (FPM) for an airplane that climbs 700 feet in 2 minutes?
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During the transition from straight and level flight to a climb, the angle of attack is:
a. increased but lift is decreased.
b. increased but lift remains the same.
c. increased and lift is momentarily increased.
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What rate of climb is needed to climb 1,200 feet in 2 minutes?
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An airplane will reach a given altitude in the minimum time if it climbs at the:
a. best angle of climb speed
b. best rate of climb speed
c. cruise climb speed
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What instrument depicts rate of climb?
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True or false? The angle of climb of the same airplane carrying the pilot and three passengers will be less than the angle of climb when only the pilot is on board.
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What is absolute ceiling?
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