Chapter 6.2 - Airspeed & Weight Limitations Flashcards

1
Q

Name the types of Load which act on an Aircraft during flight (2)?

A
  • Gust.

- Manoeuvre.

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2
Q

Pull Up manoeuvres produce what in Lift and Load factors?

A

Positive.

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3
Q

Pull Down manoeuvres produce what in Lift and Load factors?

A

Negative.

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4
Q

In the interest of safety and structural integrity what 3 Limitations are imposed?

A
  • Types of Manoeuvres.
  • Weight.
  • Maximum Speed.
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5
Q

What factor in ensuring that the Limit and Ultimate Loads are not exceeded for an Aircraft?

A

Airspeed.

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6
Q

How much greater is the Design Limit Load Factor than the limit Load Factor?

A

50%.

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7
Q

What happens if an Aircraft experiences ‘Up to the Limit Load Factor’?

A

The structure will stretch, bend and recover once Load is removed/reduced.

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What happens if an Aircraft experiences ‘Between the Limit and Ultimate Load Factors’?

A

The structure will stretch and bend but not recover once Load is removed/reduced.

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9
Q

What happens if an Aircraft experiences ‘Above the Ultimate Load Factor’?

A

The structure will fail.

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10
Q

What type of manoeuvres can produce high Load Factors when a pilot recovers too quickly (4)?

A
  • Steep Turns.
  • Steep/Spiral Dives.
  • Spin Recovery
  • Any ‘unusual’ flight attitude.
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11
Q

The higher the airspeed a pilot must be what when recovering to avoid high Load Factors?

A

Gentle with Controls.

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12
Q

What can also produce excessive Load Factors at high speed (2)?

A
  • Flying through moderate/serve turbulence.

- Large/rapid control deflections.

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13
Q

Weight Limitations can affect what on an Aircraft (2)?

A
  • Structure.

- Performance.

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14
Q

What does Gross Weight include (4)?

A
  • Aircraft.
  • Pilot/Passengers.
  • Fuel.
  • Cargo/Baggage.
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15
Q

Where can Structural Limitations be found for an Aircraft?

A

Flight Manual.

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16
Q

What does MTOW stand for?

A

Maximum Takeoff Weight.

17
Q

What does MLDW stand for?

A

Maximum Landing Weight.

18
Q

If an Aircraft’s Maximum Landing Weight isn’t quoted, a pilot can assume what?

A

The same as the Maximum Takeoff Weight.

19
Q

MTOW & MLDW only apply if?

A

No restrictions are in place with Performance and/or Runway Length.

20
Q

If Performance/Runway length are restricted a pilot must reduce what before Takeoff?

A

Gross Weight.

21
Q

Name the Structure Limitation which affects the Centre of Gravity for an Aircraft?

A

Maximum Compartment Load.

22
Q

Name 4 Airspeed Limitations?

A
  • Never-exceed Speed (VNE).
  • Manoeuvring Speed (VA).
  • Turbulence Penetration Speed (VB).
  • Maximum Speed under Normal Operations (VNO).
23
Q

Define Turbulence Penetration Speed (VB)?

A

The compromise speed between overstressing and loss of control of an Aircraft.

24
Q

Name 4 Airspeed Limitations regarding Flaps?

A
  • Maximum Extended Speed (VFE).
  • Maximum Operating Speed (VFO).
  • Stall Speed with Flaps Up (VS1).
  • Stall Speed with Flaps Down (VS0).
25
Q

What is the absolute speed range of an Aircraft?

A

Between the Stall Speed with Flaps down to the Never-exceed Speed.