Can you explain to me what Mach tuck is?
Can you explain to me what Mach tuck is?
Mach tuck is a nose-down pitching moment experienced as an aircraft passes Mcrit.
Mach tuck is a form of longitudinal instability that is caused by the centre of pressures rearward movement (caused by the shock wave) behind the centre of gravity.
While climbing with a SEP, in what temperature range can carb icing occur?
While climbing with a SEP, in what temperature range can carb icing occur?
Carb icing can occur with temperatures as high 30°C and humidity as low as 50%, but it is more likely when below 20°C and high humidity, especially during low power settings.
How does GPWS work?
How does GPWS work?
GPWS is a central computer system that receives various data inputs on configuration, (radio altimeter) height/altitude and instrument landing system glide slope deviation and is able to alert the pilot when a dangerous situation is about to occur.
What is dihedral?
What is dihedral?
Dihedral is the upward inclinitation of the wing from the root to the tip.
At high altitudes, what speed do aircrafts climb on?
At high altitudes, what speed do aircrafts climb on?
Mach number
Why does a wing stall?
Why does a wing stall?
A wing stalls because the airflow over the wing’s upper surface separates when the critical angle of attack is reached or exceeded. This causes a reduction in the lift generated by the aerofoil
What is the effect of weight on rate of descent?
What is the effect of weight on rate of descent?
To be the most efficient, aircraft descend at Vmd. Vmd increases with Weight, and therefore the rate of descent increases as well with weight.
How would you navigate if all VOR's and NDB's en route fail?
How would you navigate if all VOR's and NDB's en route fail?
With the IRS/INS/GPS or visually.
If you are flying your light twin, how would you ensure minimum obstacle clearance if your engine fails on take off? How would you do this, or, where can you find the relevant information?
If you are flying your light twin, how would you ensure minimum obstacle clearance if your engine fails on take off? How would you do this, or, where can you find the relevant information?
In the airplane documents, as the airplane is certificated regarding performance to be able to fly blue line speed (or Vyse) in this situation, so I would climb at this speed to ensure minimum obstacle clearance.
What is radiation fog?
What is radiation fog?
Radiation fog forms on cloudless nights with only very light winds and high relative humidity when the cold ground cools the air above it to its dew point causing condensation (fog).
Usually occurs inland in valleys and low lying areas (as these areas tend to have more moisture) and usually occurs in a high pressure system.