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 systems protect against a stall?
What systems protect against a stall?
Stall warning, stick shaker, stick pusher, etc...
Generically we can destinguish between systems that alert the pilot of the impeding stall, like stall the stall warning or stick shaker, and systems that try to correct the situation, like a stick pusher.
What is the cabin altitude of the Boeing 737 on a cruise flight level?
What is the cabin altitude of the Boeing 737 on a cruise flight level?
8.000ft
If in a go-around, which take-off stages will still apply?
If in a go-around, which take-off stages will still apply?
None. The go around procedure is distinct from the take off procedure. You will still have an acceleration altitude, but you will not have a screen height, V1, Vr, V2, flap retraction altitude, etc.
What is the environmental lapse rate according to ISA?
What is the environmental lapse rate according to ISA?
1.98°C per 1000ft
Where is thrust produced in a gas turbine engine?
Where is thrust produced in a gas turbine engine?
Mostly in the fan, but also from the exhaust nozzle duct.
What is the range of a VOR?
What is the range of a VOR?
VOR stations are fairly short range: the signals are line of sight between transmitter and receiver and are useful for up to 200 miles.
Each station broadcasts a VHF radio composite signal including the navigation signal, station's identifier and voice, if so equipped.
What pressure does a pitot tube measure?
What pressure does a pitot tube measure?
The total pressure (static and dynamic pressure).
What increases Mcrit?
What increases Mcrit?
Swept wings, thin wings.
What do airplanes have to guard against reaching Mcrit?
What do airplanes have to guard against reaching Mcrit?
Barber pole on the ASI, flying at a Mach number at altitude and audible warnings.