Enroute Performance Flashcards
1
Q
The drag at low speeds is ___ because of ___
A
high, induced drag
2
Q
The drag at high speeds is ___ becuase of ___
A
high, parasite drag
3
Q
Greatest rate of climb meaning
A
Greatest high in shortest time
4
Q
Greatest gradient climb meaning
A
Greatest high in shortest distance (angle of climb)
5
Q
Power curves include two curves, which
A
power required, power available
6
Q
What ffects the power curves?
A
Aircraft weight, configuration, and density altitude
7
Q
Endurance airspeed
A
The airspeed that allows longest flight time for the minimum amount of fuel burn (FLIGHT TIME, NOT DISTANCE) uneffected by wind
8
Q
Maximum range speed
A
Maximum distance for a given amount of fuel. it’s the TAS where drag is minimum and L/D ratio maximum. (Affected by wind, since it’s distance)
9
Q
BHP
A
Brake horsepower
