Weather and its impact on Flight Flashcards
Composition of the Atmoshphere
Where in the atmosphere does most weather occur?
Describe the three lower levels of the atmosphere
What is the troposphere?
What is the tropopause?
What is the stratosphere?
What are the three characteristics of the Atmosphere?
Describe the three characteristics of the atmosphere
What results from the three characteristics of the atmosphere?
How is air pressure measured?
Name the two types of atmospheric pressure used in aviation:
Altimeter Setting
ICAO Standard Atmosphere
Define Dew point
Define Relative Humidity
How does water vapour impact Aviation?
Define Saturated Air
Define Minute Solid Particles
Define Condensation
Define Sublimation and Deposition
Define Profile Drag
Define Parasite Drag
Define Induced Drag
Define Angle of Attack