Why is anhedral used instead on some aircraft?
Why is anhedral used instead on some aircraft?
Anhedral:
compensates for the wing sweep improves roll maneuverability
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
What are the advantages of fuel injection vs a carburetor?
Fuel injection provides:
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Fuel free from vaporization ice
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Better economy through metered delivery
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More responsive and efficient engine
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Less maintenance
What does a bypass ratio of 11:1 mean?
What does a bypass ratio of 11:1 mean?
For every 1kg of air passing through the combustion chamber, 11kg of air pass bypass the combustion chamber.
Why don’t you use carburetor heat on the ground for long periods?
Why don’t you use carburetor heat on the ground for long periods?
Battery power to the starter motors.
What is BEM?
What is BEM?
Basic Empty Mass (BEM) is the mass of the aircraft with the basic equipment, unconsumable fluids and unusable fuel and oil.
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 errors would cause an altimeter to malfunction?
What errors would cause an altimeter to malfunction?
Altimeter errors:
Instrument error Pressure error Time-lag error Barometric error
Is carb heat an electrical system?
Is carb heat an electrical system?
No. Carburetor heat uses exhaust air to heat air going into the carburetor. No electrics are involved.
Name the different aircraft categories, speeds and on which speed these categories are based.
Name the different aircraft categories, speeds and on which speed these categories are based.
Aircraft categories are based on Vat (in knots):
A <91
B 91-120
C 121-140
D 141-165
E 166 - 210
Why don’t you want to fly your Seneca into a thunderstorm?
Why don’t you want to fly your Seneca into a thunderstorm?
Due to the structural damage that may occur in thunderstorms, due to hail, severe turbulence and severe windshear.
Besides that, lightning strikes may cause damage to electrical systems and severe icing may occur.