ME & SE Aerodynamics And Maneuvers Flashcards

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1
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Vmc (Minimum controllable airspeed)

A

Is the calibrated airspeed at which, when the critical engine is suddenly rendered inoperative, it is possible to maintain control of the airplane with that engine still inoperative, and thereafter maintain straight and level flight at the same airspeed with an angle of bank of not more than 5 degrees.

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2
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Vmc speed

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56kts

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3
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What factors determine Vmc?

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Windmilling prop, unfavorable weight, rearward CG, out of ground effect, gear position, power setting, flap position, trim setting

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4
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Which prop configuration causes the most drag?

A

Windmilling prop

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5
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How much angle of bank is needed during Vmc?

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2-3° but not more 5°

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6
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What makes an airplane turn?

A

Horizontal component of lift

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7
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How many redlines are there and what speeds do the represent?

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2 redlines
- Vmc: 56kts
- Vne: 202kts

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8
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What is the blue line on the ASI?

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Vyse: 88 (best single-engine rate of climb speed)

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9
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Rudder effectiveness is directly proportional to

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The airspeed because an increase in airspeed causes an increase in airflow over the control surfaces

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10
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Vmc decreases as altitude

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Increases because the good engine produces less power

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11
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Factors determine Vmc

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C: Critical engine inoperative and windmilling
R: Rearward CG
M: Most unfavorable weight
A: Airborne and out of ground effect
L: Landing gear retracted
O: Operating engine full power
F: Flaps takeoff configuration
T: Trim set for takeoff

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12
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Three types of dead engine prop position

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Windmilling
Stopped
Feathered

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13
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In a conventional airplane, which engine is critical?

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The left engine

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14
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With respect to CG placement, as the CG moves forward the distance from the rudder becomes greater. Therefore,

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The rudder will become more effective and will require less deflection for a given airspeed (law of the lever)

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15
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With relation to Vmc, forward CG =

A

Lower Vmc

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16
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With relation to Vmc, rearward CG =

A

Higher Vmc

17
Q

Does a heavier airplane have a higher or lower horizontal component of lift?

A

Higher, therefore the heavier airplane will have more turning force towards the operating engine.

18
Q

Why does a heavier airplane have a higher resistance to yawing and rolling towards the inoperative engine?

A

The power of the operating engine will be less effective in displacing the heavier aircraft

19
Q

What are the three periods of time the FAA used different weight when calculating Vmc for certification?

A

Before 1996: Max gross
1996-2018: Unfavorable weight
2018-Present: Max takeoff weight

20
Q

Landing gear provide three distinct changes in aerodynamics that will affect Vmc. What are they?

A

Change of CG
Addition of drag behind the CG cause by the main gear
The keel effect that is generated by extending the gear

21
Q

Flap Takeoff Configuration: 5°-15°

A

The airplane will experience a significant increase in lift with a small drag penalty

22
Q

Flap Takeoff Configuration: 15°-25°

A

At middle flap setting, the airplane will have an equal increase in lift and drag

23
Q

Flap Takeoff Configuration: 25°-40°

A

At high flap settings, the airplane will sustain a higher penalty than the amount of lift developed.

24
Q

Vmc with decrease by how many knots per degree of bank?

A

3 kts per degree of bank

25
Q

During engine failure you should

A

Pitch
Power
Drag
Identify
Verify
Troubleshoot
Feather

26
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During Pitch, you should

A

Pitch and maintain directional control
- Vyse (Blue line)

27
Q

During Power, you should

A

Indicated in the POH
Usually mixtures rich
Propeller controls full forward
Throttles full forward

28
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During Drag, you should

A

Gear up
Flaps up

29
Q

During identify, you should

A

Dead foot = Dead engine
If the left engine fails the airplane will yaw to the left, causing the use of right rudder pressure

30
Q

During verify, you should

A

Pull the throttle back on the suspected failed engine
If it is correct, no change will be noticed

31
Q

During troubleshoot, you should

A

Should only be done if you have sufficient time and altitude
Follow the procedures outlined in the POH

32
Q

During feathering, you should

A

Depends on whether it is an actual engine failure or a simulated engine failure

Actual:
Feather immediately in a low altitude or IMC situation
Feather before the lock pins engage at low RPM, preventing feathering

Simulated:
Normally you do not actually feather. Instructor will position in zero thrust position
When actually feathering, make sure you are at sufficient altitude in the event of failed restart

33
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How to restart engine

A

With un-feathering accumulators, move propellor back to cruise
Without un-feathering accumulators, started must be engaged
Once engine restarts, keep the power to a minimum until the temperatures are within the normal operating range

34
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How do you monitor the operative engine

A

Monitor the temperature gauges to make sure to avoid overheating
Open the cowl flaps and full rich mixture
Turn off any unnecessary electrical equipment. Loss of power means loss of alternator
Understand your systems interrelate to recognize any other potential problem