Deck 8 Flashcards

1
Q

machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air

A

aircraft

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2
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used to describe a machine/device that is used to for flight in the air

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aircraft

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3
Q

2 methods of lift

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lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air

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4
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other term of lighter than air

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aerostats

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5
Q

other term of heavier then air

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aerodynes

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6
Q

aircraft supported chiefly by it buoyancy in the air. structure sufficient volume that when filled with a gas lighter than air displaces the sourround ambient air and floats

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lighter than air

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7
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it will move on its own according to wind direction

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non power driven

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8
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needs external devices to dsiplace the aircraft into the air

A

power driven

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9
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heating the air contained in the envelope, thereby reducing its density, it only relies on the wind

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Free Ballon ( hot air balloon)

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10
Q

a powered gas-filled balloon which can be steered. its a cigar shaped bag or valloon that is filled with a lighter than air gas

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airship

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11
Q

sustained inn atmosphere by self-generated aerodynamic force/ aerodynamic lift/ it needs a power source

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heavier than air

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12
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an engine driven, fixed wing, heavier than air aircraft is suppoed in flight

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airplane

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13
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produced by a set of rotating airfuls called main motor

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rotocraft

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14
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derives both lift and control from one or more power, rotating substantially vertical axes

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helicopter

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15
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non power driven, heavier than air aircraft deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reaction

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glider

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16
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3 ways to glider to operate

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  1. towed at a certain altitude 2. to be lauched by shock-cord launching 3. taking off from a high point
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