Machmeter Flashcards
1
Q
What does mach number give an indication of?
A
Compressibility.
2
Q
What are the letters for limiting mach number?
A
Mmo
3
Q
Which is greater Mmo or Mcrit?
A
Mmo
4
Q
What ratio does a mach-meter measure?
A
Ratio of dynamic to static.
5
Q
Draw the components of a machmeter.
A
6
Q
What happens to mach speed when the altitude capsule expands?
A
Increases.
7
Q
If there is a leak in a pressurised aircraft, what happens to the machmeter?
A
Under read.
8
Q
If there is a leak in an un-pressurised aircraft, what happens to the machmeter?
A
Over read.
9
Q
EAS is CAS corrected for blank error.
A
Compressibility.
10
Q
EAS is CAS corrected for blank error.
A
Compressibility.
11
Q
When would you use chicken masala tikka?
A
Flying through an inversion.
12
Q
When would TAS and mach number be the same?
A
When flying through an isothermal layer.
