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What is the speed recorded by the airspeed indicator called when it considers standard sea level density?
What is the speed recorded by the airspeed indicator called when it considers standard sea level density?
- Equivalent airspeed (EAS) (correct)
- True airspeed (TAS)
- Static airspeed (SAS)
- Ground speed (GS)
What does true airspeed (TAS) refer to?
What does true airspeed (TAS) refer to?
- Speed indicated under standard conditions
- Actual speed of the aircraft through the air (correct)
- Airspeed corrected for temperature
- Speed of the aircraft relative to the ground
Which type of error arises from the design and manufacturing imperfections of the airspeed indicator?
Which type of error arises from the design and manufacturing imperfections of the airspeed indicator?
- Calibration Error
- Instrument Error (correct)
- Position Error
- Density Error
Why might equivalent airspeed (EAS) be more useful than true airspeed (TAS) for handling characteristics of an aircraft?
Why might equivalent airspeed (EAS) be more useful than true airspeed (TAS) for handling characteristics of an aircraft?
What happens to the reading on the airspeed indicator if the aircraft is not operating under standard sea level conditions?
What happens to the reading on the airspeed indicator if the aircraft is not operating under standard sea level conditions?
What are the two types of position error relating to in airspeed indicators?
What are the two types of position error relating to in airspeed indicators?
What correction does the calibrated airspeed correction chart account for with regard to airspeed indicators?
What correction does the calibrated airspeed correction chart account for with regard to airspeed indicators?
What is the density of air at standard sea level, which is essential for calibrating the airspeed indicator?
What is the density of air at standard sea level, which is essential for calibrating the airspeed indicator?
What is the unit of power?
What is the unit of power?
If a force of 10 N moves an object 2 meters in 5 seconds, what is the power exerted?
If a force of 10 N moves an object 2 meters in 5 seconds, what is the power exerted?
Which equation represents the kinetic energy of an object?
Which equation represents the kinetic energy of an object?
How does doubling the velocity of a mass affect its kinetic energy?
How does doubling the velocity of a mass affect its kinetic energy?
What is inertia?
What is inertia?
According to Newton's First Law of Motion, what will happen to a body at rest?
According to Newton's First Law of Motion, what will happen to a body at rest?
What is the definition of Mach number?
What is the definition of Mach number?
What is the unit of energy equivalent to the unit of work?
What is the unit of energy equivalent to the unit of work?
If a 1 kg mass of air is moving at 52 m/s, how much kinetic energy does it possess?
If a 1 kg mass of air is moving at 52 m/s, how much kinetic energy does it possess?
How does absolute temperature affect the density of air?
How does absolute temperature affect the density of air?
What does the critical Mach number signify for an aircraft?
What does the critical Mach number signify for an aircraft?
Which statement accurately describes True Airspeed?
Which statement accurately describes True Airspeed?
What happens at the aircraft’s critical Mach number?
What happens at the aircraft’s critical Mach number?
What is indicated airspeed primarily affected by?
What is indicated airspeed primarily affected by?
What determines the magnitude of errors in pitot pressure recording?
What determines the magnitude of errors in pitot pressure recording?
How is the compressibility error correction typically obtained?
How is the compressibility error correction typically obtained?
What is indicated airspeed not equivalent to?
What is indicated airspeed not equivalent to?
What is the V1 speed of the first aircraft in knots?
What is the V1 speed of the first aircraft in knots?
How does doubling the speed of an aircraft affect its kinetic energy?
How does doubling the speed of an aircraft affect its kinetic energy?
Which type of speed is related to aircraft operations at low speed?
Which type of speed is related to aircraft operations at low speed?
What is the correct formula for calculating momentum?
What is the correct formula for calculating momentum?
What effect does the proximity to the ground have on static pressure recordings?
What effect does the proximity to the ground have on static pressure recordings?
What is the reported kinetic energy of an aircraft with a V1 speed of 130 knots?
What is the reported kinetic energy of an aircraft with a V1 speed of 130 knots?
What factor contributes to the over-recording of airspeed at high speeds?
What factor contributes to the over-recording of airspeed at high speeds?
What is typically used to determine corrections for instrument and position errors in airspeed readings?
What is typically used to determine corrections for instrument and position errors in airspeed readings?
What concept describes how air behaves in moving aircraft?
What concept describes how air behaves in moving aircraft?
What is the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) primarily used for?
What is the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) primarily used for?
Which of the following statements about momentum is true?
Which of the following statements about momentum is true?
How will the kinetic energy of an aircraft change if its mass remains constant and speed is doubled?
How will the kinetic energy of an aircraft change if its mass remains constant and speed is doubled?
If an aircraft with a V1 speed of 65 knots is converted to meters per second, what is its speed?
If an aircraft with a V1 speed of 65 knots is converted to meters per second, what is its speed?
Which of the following correctly describes the effects of velocity on kinetic energy compared to mass?
Which of the following correctly describes the effects of velocity on kinetic energy compared to mass?
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Study Notes
Power and Energy
- Power is the rate of doing work, measured in Watts (W).
- Formula for power: Power (W) = Force (N) × Distance (m) / Time (s).
- Energy is measured in Joules (J), and represents the capacity to perform work.
- Kinetic energy (KE) formula: KE = ½ mV², where m is mass and V is velocity.
- Doubling velocity increases kinetic energy four times due to the squared relationship.
Newton's Laws and Motion
- Newton's First Law: An object remains at rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.
- Inertia defines an object's resistance to changes in motion, directly related to mass—greater mass equals greater inertia.
Airspeed Indicators
- Calibrated against standard sea level density (1.225 kg/m³).
- Displays "equivalent airspeed" (EAS), which is distinct from actual aircraft speed (true airspeed, TAS).
- Errors can arise from instrument inaccuracies, positional effects, and compressibility at high speeds.
Errors and Corrections
- Instrument Error: Minor inaccuracies due to design flaws, typically negligible.
- Position Error: Variations in static and pitot pressure readings due to aircraft position and configuration changes.
- Compressibility Error: At high speeds, dynamic pressure calculations must account for Mach number, which can lead to over-readings by the airspeed indicator.
V Speeds
- Key calibrated airspeeds include VS (stalling speed), V1 (decision speed), VR (rotation speed), V2 (takeoff safety speed), and others.
- Mach number is defined as the ratio of true airspeed to the local speed of sound.
Critical Mach Number
- The critical Mach number indicates the point at which airflow around the aircraft first reaches supersonic speeds.
- Important for understanding the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft at high speeds.
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