Fundamentals Of Flight Flashcards
What is motion
Motion is movement
What are the three types of motion
Linear angular general
Force
Causes change/motion of an object
Inertia’s
Object to remain at rest
Acceleration
Rate of change of speed
Speed
Rate of movement
Velocity
Speed of an object in a given time and direction
Explain newtons first law
In object at rest will remain at rest until acted upon
Newtons second law
The change of motion or acceleration
Newtons third law
Action and reaction states that for every action there is an equal reaction
What is lift
Force that acts in upward motion
What is weight
Force of gravity acting downward
What is drag
Force that tends to hold back
What is thrust
Force by engine acting forward
Ailerons Control what access
Which is
longitudinal
Roll
Elevators control what axis
Lateral axis
pitch
Runner controls what axis
Vertical axis
What are the components of the landing gear?
Shock shut assembly
Wheel brake assembly
Retracting and extending mechanism
Side shots and supports
Explain the purpose of a circuit breaker
Protective device that opens a circuit when the current exceeds a predetermined valve can be reset
Explain the purpose of a fuse
Inserted with circuit and when it goes over the predetermined value it will melt or break to prevent overheating
