M8.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four forces acting on an aircraft?
A
- lift
- weight
- thrust
- drag
2
Q
What is centrifugal force?
A
It is the force acting on the aircraft during a steady turn
3
Q
What must an aircraft have to maintain altitude during a turn?
A
The lift must be equal to the resultant of the centrifugal force and weight
4
Q
What is the load factor also known as?
A
G-Load (n)
5
Q
What are the four types of flaps?
A
- plain flap
- slotted flap
- split flap
- fowler flap
6
Q
What is special about the fowler flap?
A
It breaks away away from the wing and can provide 90% increase in coefficient of lift
7
Q
What is a flap?
A
A moveable section of the wing at the trailing edge that can be used to change the camber
8
Q
What is happening in a steady flight?
A
The centre of lift must be behind the centre of gravity (because it creates a Moment)
