Climbs and Descent Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Two ways an airplane can climb
A
➢Zoom Climb
➢Steady Climb
2
Q
Zoom Climb
A
- Exchanges kinetic energy of motion for potential energy by exchanging high velocity for an increase in altitude.
- Speed is lost as altitude is gained
3
Q
Steady Climb
A
- Kinetic energy remains constant while potential energy increases
- Speed is maintained as altitude is gained
4
Q
Climb
A
Caused by excess thrust
5
Q
Vx is also called
A
Excess thrust
6
Q
Vy is also called
A
Excess power
7
Q
Descent
A
happens because of the component of weight
8
Q
L/D max
A
Maximum lift while having the least amount of drag
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