General Aviation Definitions Flashcards
1
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Adverse Yaw
A
Is the natural and undesirable tendency for an aircraft to yaw in the opposite direction of a roll.
It is caused by the difference in lift and drag of each wing
2
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Angle of Attack
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The Angle of Attack is the angle at which relative wind meets an Aerofoil.
It is the angle formed by the Chord of the aerofoil and the direction of the relative wind.
3
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Load Factor
A
A load factor is the ratio of the aerodynamic force on the aircraft to the gross weight of the aircraft
4
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Hyperventilation
A
breathe at an abnormally rapid rate, so increasing the rate of loss of carbon dioxide.
