Endurance and Range Flashcards
1
Q
As altitude increases, SFC…
A
decreases
2
Q
Define Endurance
A
The total time an aircraft can remaim airborne in level flight under specified conditions
3
Q
As altitude increases, Endurance…
A
Increases
4
Q
The airspeed at which Endurance is maximized is
A
L/Dmax
5
Q
Lowering gear, speed brake, and/or flaps ____________ endurance
A
decreases
6
Q
As weight increases, endurance ________________
A
decreases (unless the excess weight is fuel)
7
Q
Define Range
A
The total distance an aircraft can cover in level flight under specified conditions
8
Q
As altitude increases, maximum range performance _____________
A
increases
9
Q
Lowering gear, speed brake, and/or flaps ____________ range
A
decreases
10
Q
A tailwind __________ range
A
increases
