general Flashcards
1
Q
what are the diffrent types of airspeed
A
IAS - indicated (measures dynamic pressure)
CAS - IAS corrected for errors in pitot/ static
TAS - actual speed through the air
GS - TAS corrected for wind
2
Q
what is load factor
A
the ratio of lift force produced by the wings compared to the weight of the aircraft
3
Q
what is max range
A
achieved when the aerofoil is flying at its best lift to drag ratio ( the most amount of lift to the least amount of drag)
4
Q
what is max endurance
A
achieved with the best lift/drag ratio with the least amount of power required
5
Q
how long are TAFs valid for
A
12 , 24 or 30 hours
6
Q
how long are GAFs valid for
A
6 hours
7
Q
how long are ARFOR valid for
A
12 hours
8
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