Pof calculations Flashcards
1
Q
Aspect Ratio formula
A
Aspect Ratio = Span^2 / wing area
2
Q
Taper Ratio formula
A
Taper Ration = Tip / Root
3
Q
Parasite drag formula for increasing speed (swap for decreasing)
A
Parasite drag = (V2/V1)^2
4
Q
Induced drag coefficient formula for increasing speed (swap for decreasing)
A
Induced drag coefficient = (V1/V2)^4
5
Q
Induce drag formula for increasing speed (for decreasing swap)
A
Induce drag = (v1/v2)^2
6
Q
VS and CL max formula
A
(V/VS)^2 x CL
7
Q
Mach number formula
A
Mach no = TAS / LSS
8
Q
LSS formula
A
LSS = 38.95 x √ Absolute temp in K
9
Q
How to convert degrees C to K
A
K = C + 273
10
Q
Stall speed at a load factor
A
VS1g x √ load factor old
11
Q
Stall speed in a bank
A
1/√ cos (bank angle)
12
Q
New Vs
A
Vs new = Vs old x √ (New W/ Old W)
