Are swept wings effective?
Are swept wings effective?
Swept wings are designed to be the most effective at high speeds. At low speeds, a swept wing produces less lift than its straight counterpart.
What setting would you set the trim to for long range cruise?
What setting would you set the trim to for long range cruise?
Nose up
You are flying in a straight line on an airway when your company calls and requests you to return to base, what will you do first?
You are flying in a straight line on an airway when your company calls and requests you to return to base, what will you do first?
Inform ATC.
Does a jet have a critical engine? Why yes or no?
Does a jet have a critical engine? Why yes or no?
No, there is no P-factor (asymmetric blade effect) as on a propeller-driven aircraft.
What are the lift qualities of a swept wing?
What are the lift qualities of a swept wing?
Poor, because the sweep-back design has the effect of reducing the lift capabilities of the wing.
What are the benefits of a free turbine?
What are the benefits of a free turbine?
A free turbine is a turbine that is not directly connected to the compressor. This allows the compressor to rotate at a different speed than the turbine. Since the turbine speed is coupled with the propeller, this allows for the propeller to be maintained at a constant ideal speed.
Another advantage is that free turbine engines can be designed to be more compact than their single shaft counterparts
What would you do in the event of an engine failure below V1, and what would your initial actions be?
What would you do in the event of an engine failure below V1, and what would your initial actions be?
Assuming I'm performing single pilot operations:
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power idle,
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max brakes (and reversers if available),
-maintain directional control using rudder input,
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After coming to a full stop set parking break.
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Inform ATC 'Stopping'.
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Initiate the appropriate process to diagnose the problem (ECAM, NITS DODAR, checklists....).
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When performing multi pilot operations the actions performed by me will depend with my current role: PF, PM and/or CM1 CM2.
How much thrust comes from the N1 fan?
How much thrust comes from the N1 fan?
Depends on the engine.
In the case of the 737-800 CFM56, 27,300lbs total thrust at a ratio of 5.5:1
What angle of sweep do our aircraft have?
What angle of sweep do our aircraft have?
25°
What is a moment arm?
What is a moment arm?
The distance from the datum to the point at which the weight of a component acts.