How do you convert between lbs and kg?
How do you convert between lbs and kg?
1kg = 2.2lbs
What are the advantages of operating a one aircraft type fleet, why don’t we use an A320 / B737 mixed fleet?
What are the advantages of operating a one aircraft type fleet, why don’t we use an A320 / B737 mixed fleet?
The FMA indicates what system is controlling the aircraft and what mode is operational.
Why does a swept wing increase Mcrit?
Why does a swept wing increase Mcrit?
A swept wing makes the velocity vector normal to the leading edge a shorter distance than the chordwise resultant.
Does the Boeing 737 have a critical engine?
Does the Boeing 737 have a critical engine?
No, there is no P-factor (asymmetric blade effect) as on a propeller-driven aircraft.
How would you load an aircraft for max range?
How would you load an aircraft for max range?
The position of the CG directly influences the fuel consumption of an aircraft. An aft position of the CG makes the aircraft less stable, requiring less lift to be generated in both the horizontal stabilizer and wings, reducing the overall drag of the aircraft, and increasing the max range.
You want to load the the aircraft so that the CG is at, or as close as possible, to the aft limit (Without exceeding it).
How does the all moving stabilator work on the Boeing 737 compared a fixed horizontal stabilizer of, for example, the Seneca?
How does the all moving stabilator work on the Boeing 737 compared a fixed horizontal stabilizer of, for example, the Seneca?
A moving stabilator allows for wider operating range of the control surface, which is of great importance in aircraft with a large range of operating speeds.
Compared to a fixed horizontal stabilizer, when trimmed, the moving stabilitor will produce less drag, reducing fuel consumption.
Why is a great circle the shortest distance between two points?
Why is a great circle the shortest distance between two points?
The track changes constantly.
What sort of weather would you find at an occluded front?
What sort of weather would you find at an occluded front?
Low pressure weather, unstable weather.
What clearance do MSA values give?
What clearance do MSA values give?
They provide at least 1000ft clearance over obstacles within 25NM of the homing facility.
Why does the speed tape on the PFD reads 45kt when the aircraft is stationary?
Why does the speed tape on the PFD reads 45kt when the aircraft is stationary?
The speed is too low for an indication.