Total Reaction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two components of total reaction?
A
- Lift
- Drag
2
Q
What factors affect total reaction?
A
- Density
- Velocity
- Wing Area
- AoA
- Aerofoil shape
- Surface finish
3
Q
What factors affect lift?
A
- Air density
- Velocity
- Wing area
- Surface shape
- Surface finish
(Lift and drag equations)
4
Q
What is the common angle of incidence that wings are attached at?
A
4° to achieve the best L/D ratio at takeoff and level flight
