Chapter 6 - Lift Flashcards
1
Q
Total reaction =
A
Lift + Drag
2
Q
Lift to the airflow is
A
Perpendicular
3
Q
Drag to the airflow is
A
Parallel
4
Q
Life acts through
A
The centre of pressure
5
Q
Weight acts through
A
The CofG
6
Q
CL Max =
A
Stalling AOA of a wing
7
Q
x3 Factors effect CL
A
Camber
AOA
Thickness
8
Q
Typical stalling angle is
A
16 degrees
9
Q
What happens to CL max if we camber the wing
A
increases
10
Q
What are the effects of TE flap on AOA and CL
A
CL increases
Max AOA decreases
11
Q
How can we change CL in the cruise
A
AOA
12
Q
If we double the Velocity what happens to CL
A
1/4
13
Q
If we half the Velocity what happens to CL
A
x4
14
Q
What does CL mean in terms of lift produced
A
Per unit area + Unit dynamic Px
15
Q
What do you need to consider with an increasing TAS when climbing
A
Density is decreasing
