ME & SE Aerodynamics And Maneuvers Flashcards
Vmc (Minimum controllable airspeed)
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.
Vmc speed
56kts
What factors determine Vmc?
Windmilling prop, unfavorable weight, rearward CG, out of ground effect, gear position, power setting, flap position, trim setting
Which prop configuration causes the most drag?
Windmilling prop
How much angle of bank is needed during Vmc?
2-3° but not more 5°
What makes an airplane turn?
Horizontal component of lift
How many redlines are there and what speeds do the represent?
2 redlines
- Vmc: 56kts
- Vne: 202kts
What is the blue line on the ASI?
Vyse: 88 (best single-engine rate of climb speed)
Rudder effectiveness is directly proportional to
The airspeed because an increase in airspeed causes an increase in airflow over the control surfaces
Vmc decreases as altitude
Increases because the good engine produces less power
Factors determine Vmc
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
Three types of dead engine prop position
Windmilling
Stopped
Feathered
In a conventional airplane, which engine is critical?
The left engine
With respect to CG placement, as the CG moves forward the distance from the rudder becomes greater. Therefore,
The rudder will become more effective and will require less deflection for a given airspeed (law of the lever)
With relation to Vmc, forward CG =
Lower Vmc