What is a Rhumb Line?
What is a Rhumb Line?
A line across the surface of the earth that cuts all meridians at the same angle. i.e. a track of constant direction.
A straight line on a Mercator chart.
Do single engined planes have a VMCG?
Do single engined planes have a VMCG?
No, VMCG is defined as the minimum control speed on the ground, with one engine inoperative (critical engine on two engine airplanes), takeoff power on other engine(s), using aerodynamic controls only for directional control and thus only applicable to ME aircraft.
When would you expect windshear?
When would you expect windshear?
Cumulonimbus clouds
Thunderstorms
Virga
What do you prefer, a high or low wingload?
What do you prefer, a high or low wingload?
The assessor was trying to get to the approach where you need flaps and slats to increase S (lower wingload) in order to be able to fly a lower speed.
Why do jet aircraft fly as high and fast as possible?
Why do jet aircraft fly as high and fast as possible?
Because the air is less dense thus the TAS is higher for a given power setting and for this reason modern jet aircraft are designed to be most efficient at high altitude.
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.
What are SOP's? And why do you think Airlines have SOP's?
What are SOP's? And why do you think Airlines have SOP's?
SOP's are Standard Operating Procedures, they provide safety, uniformity and work ethics.
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.
Which flight will take the shortest time, from London to New York or New York to London?
Which flight will take the shortest time, from London to New York or New York to London?
New York to London (flying east) would take less time because of the Polar front westerly jet stream.
What is RVSM?
What is RVSM?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) is the reduction, from 2,000 feet to 1,000 feet, of the standard vertical separation required between aircraft flying between flight level 290 (29,000 ft) and flight level 410 (41,000 ft).