Flight #2 Flashcards
Where is the vent located?
It is at the top of the canopy.
Where is the canopy located?
At the end of the shroud lines. Holds the air.
Where are the shroud lines located?
Hold the canopy up. And are attached to the object descending.
Your parachute is wobbling from side to side.
Solution?
Add a vent.
Why this will work: so that a little bit of air can escape.
Your parachute descends to quickly.
Solution?
Make a smaller vent.
Why this will work: Lets less air out.
What does drag mean?
The force that slows you down.
What are the four parts of a hot air balloon.
Vent
Envelope
Burner
Basket
What makes a hot air balloon rise?
The burner heats the air inside the envelope. Warmer air is less dense, so it makes the balloon lighter.
Why does a hot air balloon have a vent on the top?
The vent allows the hot air to escape, so that the balloon can descend.
What are the three parts of a parachute?
Canopy
Vent
Shroud Lines
