Flight Performance and Maneuvers Flashcards
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What does the term 'ground effect' describe?
Answer: Reduced induced drag when flying close to the surface
Ground effect reduces induced drag when the wing operates within about one wingspan of the surface.
In a coordinated turn, what instrument indicates proper coordination?
Answer: The ball in the inclinometer centered
A centered ball in the turn coordinator's inclinometer shows the turn is coordinated.
What is the effect of a tailwind on landing distance?
Answer: Increases landing distance
A tailwind increases groundspeed at touchdown, lengthening the required landing distance.
During a lazy eight, the airspeed and pitch attitude are constantly changing. What is the maneuver primarily designed to develop?
Answer: Smooth coordination and control at varying airspeeds and attitudes
The lazy eight develops smooth, coordinated control through continuously changing airspeeds, pitch, and bank.
What is the primary danger of a cross-controlled stall on a base-to-final turn?
Answer: An uncoordinated stall leading to a spin near the ground
Cross-controlling in a skidding turn can cause an uncoordinated stall and spin with little altitude to recover.
How does bank angle affect stall speed in a level turn?
Answer: Stall speed increases with more bank
Increasing bank raises the load factor, which increases the stall speed in a level turn.
What is the recommended technique for recovering from an unusual nose-high attitude?
Answer: Add power, lower the nose, and level the wings
Nose-high recovery requires adding power, lowering the nose to regain airspeed, and leveling the wings.