Fundamentals Of Flight Flashcards

1
Q

What is motion

A

Motion is movement

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2
Q

What are the three types of motion

A

Linear angular general

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3
Q

Force

A

Causes change/motion of an object

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4
Q

Inertia’s

A

Object to remain at rest

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5
Q

Acceleration

A

Rate of change of speed

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6
Q

Speed

A

Rate of movement

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7
Q

Velocity

A

Speed of an object in a given time and direction

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8
Q

Explain newtons first law

A

In object at rest will remain at rest until acted upon

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9
Q

Newtons second law

A

The change of motion or acceleration

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10
Q

Newtons third law

A

Action and reaction states that for every action there is an equal reaction

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11
Q

What is lift

A

Force that acts in upward motion

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12
Q

What is weight

A

Force of gravity acting downward

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13
Q

What is drag

A

Force that tends to hold back

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14
Q

What is thrust

A

Force by engine acting forward

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15
Q

Ailerons Control what access

Which is

A

longitudinal

Roll

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16
Q

Elevators control what axis

A

Lateral axis

pitch

17
Q

Runner controls what axis

A

Vertical axis

18
Q

What are the components of the landing gear?

A

Shock shut assembly
Wheel brake assembly
Retracting and extending mechanism
Side shots and supports

19
Q

Explain the purpose of a circuit breaker

A

Protective device that opens a circuit when the current exceeds a predetermined valve can be reset

20
Q

Explain the purpose of a fuse

A

Inserted with circuit and when it goes over the predetermined value it will melt or break to prevent overheating