Fundamentals of flight Flashcards
Motion
Process of changing places or positions
What are some terms of motion
Acceleration
Speed
Velocity
Force
Inertia
What is acceleration
The rate of change of the speed and or velocity of matter with time
What is Speed
The rate of movement in terms of distance measured in time
What is velocity
The quickness or speed of an object in a given time and direction
What is force
Something that causes a change in the motion of an object
What is inertia
An object to remain at rest or to continue in motion unless acted upon by an outside force
What are the three types of motion
Linear motion
Angular motion
General motion
What is linear motion
Moves in a straight or curved line
What is angular motion
Moves in a circled Point or axis of rotation
What is general motion
A combination of linear an angular motion
What is newtons first law
An object in rest will stay in rest or stay in motion until acted upon by an outside force
What is newtons second law
When an object that is moving is acted upon by an outside force causing a change in motion or acceleration
What is newtons third law
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Principles of flight or terms
Lift
Weight
Drag
Thrust
What is Lift
The force that acts in an upward direction
What is weight
The force of gravity acting downward
What is drag
The force that pushes back on an aircraft
What is thrust
The force that pushes an aircraft in a forward direction
What are the Main landing gear components
Shock strut assembly
Tires
Wheel brake assembly
Retracting and extending mechanism
Side struts and supports
What are the four engine systems
Turbojet
Turboshaft
Turbo prop
Turbofan
What is turbojet
To push or propel the aircraft in the opposite or forward direction
What is turboprop
Propulsion to mechanical power to drive a propeller
What is RADAR
Radio detection and ranging
