En Route Performance Flashcards

1
Q

What can be achieved at maximum excess power?

A

Best rate of climb

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2
Q

What is typically 5-10kt less than best rate of climb?

A

Max angle/gradient of climb

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3
Q

How is best rate of climb achieved?

A

With maximum excess power

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4
Q

Maximum endurance speed occurs at what kind of TAS?

A

Where power is minimum

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5
Q

How does headwind affect best-range speed?

A

Best-range airspeed will increase (from nil wind conditions)

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6
Q

Why does wind not affect endurance speed?

A

Distance is not the important factor (time is)

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7
Q

Wind affects what kind of efficient speed?

A

Best-range

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8
Q

The maximum L/D ratio is equivalent to what?

A

Best rate of climb

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