Climbing and Descending Flashcards
During climb; the rate of climb is continuous…. while the Ground speed is continuously……
ROC- Decreasing
GS- Increasing
In climb
Lift is less or greater than weight?
In climb, Lift is less than weight
In climb
Thrust is less or greater than drag?
In climb, Thrust is greater than drag
What does an aircraft use to climb?
Thrust
What is the service ceiling?
Height at which ROC falls below the practical value
Rate of climb is the height gained in given
time
The angle of climb is the height gained in given
distance
Max surplus power is…..
Max surplus thrust is…..
Max Rate of Climb (Power)
Max Angle of Climb (Thrust)
Where does the ground effect occur?
One wingspan from ground level
In ground effect does induce drag increase or decrease?
Reduces ground effect
What happens when you leave ground effect?
- Loss of speed
- Loss of lift
- Reduced longitudinal stability
- Pitch up moment
What happens when entering ground effect on landing?
- Pitch down moment
- Increase in longitudinal stability
In decent; if the thrust is applied will the approach path be steeper or shallower?
Shallower
Does weight have any effect on glide distance?
No
Max gliding range is in nil wind, headwind or tailwind?
Nil Wind
