POF wednesday Flashcards
1
Q
Vx =
A
MAX angle of climb / climb gradient
2
Q
Vy =
A
MAX rate of climb speed
3
Q
Vx is when the difference between thrust and drag is the
A
Greatest
4
Q
Absolute ceiling is when
A
You have no excess thrust. You will not have the ability to climb here
5
Q
Glide range =
A
Height X L/D ratio
6
Q
VMP is …% of VMD
A
76
7
Q
VMP =
A
Max glide endurance
8
Q
VMD =
A
Max glide range speed
9
Q
Rate of decent is greatest when the amount of time spent in the air is the
A
Greatest
10
Q
Endurance is greatest when the rate of decent is at its
A
Greatest
11
Q
Q feel is
A
Artificial pressure sent through the controls so the pilot maintains feel (like powered steering).
12
Q
IAS is
A
Dynamic pressure
