- •Textbook Series
- •Contents
- •1 Overview and Definitions
- •Overview
- •General Definitions
- •Glossary
- •List of Symbols
- •Greek Symbols
- •Others
- •Self-assessment Questions
- •Answers
- •2 The Atmosphere
- •Introduction
- •The Physical Properties of Air
- •Static Pressure
- •Temperature
- •Air Density
- •International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
- •Dynamic Pressure
- •Key Facts
- •Measuring Dynamic Pressure
- •Relationships between Airspeeds
- •Airspeed
- •Errors and Corrections
- •V Speeds
- •Summary
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •3 Basic Aerodynamic Theory
- •The Principle of Continuity
- •Bernoulli’s Theorem
- •Streamlines and the Streamtube
- •Summary
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •4 Subsonic Airflow
- •Aerofoil Terminology
- •Basics about Airflow
- •Two Dimensional Airflow
- •Summary
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •5 Lift
- •Aerodynamic Force Coefficient
- •The Basic Lift Equation
- •Review:
- •The Lift Curve
- •Interpretation of the Lift Curve
- •Density Altitude
- •Aerofoil Section Lift Characteristics
- •Introduction to Drag Characteristics
- •Lift/Drag Ratio
- •Effect of Aircraft Weight on Minimum Flight Speed
- •Condition of the Surface
- •Flight at High Lift Conditions
- •Three Dimensional Airflow
- •Wing Terminology
- •Wing Tip Vortices
- •Wake Turbulence: (Ref: AIC P 072/2010)
- •Ground Effect
- •Conclusion
- •Summary
- •Answers from page 77
- •Answers from page 78
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •6 Drag
- •Introduction
- •Parasite Drag
- •Induced Drag
- •Methods of Reducing Induced Drag
- •Effect of Lift on Parasite Drag
- •Aeroplane Total Drag
- •The Effect of Aircraft Gross Weight on Total Drag
- •The Effect of Altitude on Total Drag
- •The Effect of Configuration on Total Drag
- •Speed Stability
- •Power Required (Introduction)
- •Summary
- •Questions
- •Annex C
- •Answers
- •7 Stalling
- •Introduction
- •Cause of the Stall
- •The Lift Curve
- •Stall Recovery
- •Aircraft Behaviour Close to the Stall
- •Use of Flight Controls Close to the Stall
- •Stall Recognition
- •Stall Speed
- •Stall Warning
- •Artificial Stall Warning Devices
- •Basic Stall Requirements (EASA and FAR)
- •Wing Design Characteristics
- •The Effect of Aerofoil Section
- •The Effect of Wing Planform
- •Key Facts 1
- •Super Stall (Deep Stall)
- •Factors that Affect Stall Speed
- •1g Stall Speed
- •Effect of Weight Change on Stall Speed
- •Composition and Resolution of Forces
- •Using Trigonometry to Resolve Forces
- •Lift Increase in a Level Turn
- •Effect of Load Factor on Stall Speed
- •Effect of High Lift Devices on Stall Speed
- •Effect of CG Position on Stall Speed
- •Effect of Landing Gear on the Stall Speed
- •Effect of Engine Power on Stall Speed
- •Effect of Mach Number (Compressibility) on Stall Speed
- •Effect of Wing Contamination on Stall Speed
- •Warning to the Pilot of Icing-induced Stalls
- •Stabilizer Stall Due to Ice
- •Effect of Heavy Rain on Stall Speed
- •Stall and Recovery Characteristics of Canards
- •Spinning
- •Primary Causes of a Spin
- •Phases of a Spin
- •The Effect of Mass and Balance on Spins
- •Spin Recovery
- •Special Phenomena of Stall
- •High Speed Buffet (Shock Stall)
- •Answers to Questions on Page 173
- •Key Facts 2
- •Questions
- •Key Facts 1 (Completed)
- •Key Facts 2 (Completed)
- •Answers
- •8 High Lift Devices
- •Purpose of High Lift Devices
- •Take-off and Landing Speeds
- •Augmentation
- •Flaps
- •Trailing Edge Flaps
- •Plain Flap
- •Split Flap
- •Slotted and Multiple Slotted Flaps
- •The Fowler Flap
- •Comparison of Trailing Edge Flaps
- •and Stalling Angle
- •Drag
- •Lift / Drag Ratio
- •Pitching Moment
- •Centre of Pressure Movement
- •Change of Downwash
- •Overall Pitch Change
- •Aircraft Attitude with Flaps Lowered
- •Leading Edge High Lift Devices
- •Leading Edge Flaps
- •Effect of Leading Edge Flaps on Lift
- •Leading Edge Slots
- •Leading Edge Slat
- •Automatic Slots
- •Disadvantages of the Slot
- •Drag and Pitching Moment of Leading Edge Devices
- •Trailing Edge Plus Leading Edge Devices
- •Sequence of Operation
- •Asymmetry of High Lift Devices
- •Flap Load Relief System
- •Choice of Flap Setting for Take-off, Climb and Landing
- •Management of High Lift Devices
- •Flap Extension Prior to Landing
- •Questions
- •Annexes
- •Answers
- •9 Airframe Contamination
- •Introduction
- •Types of Contamination
- •Effect of Frost and Ice on the Aircraft
- •Effect on Instruments
- •Effect on Controls
- •Water Contamination
- •Airframe Aging
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •10 Stability and Control
- •Introduction
- •Static Stability
- •Aeroplane Reference Axes
- •Static Longitudinal Stability
- •Neutral Point
- •Static Margin
- •Trim and Controllability
- •Key Facts 1
- •Graphic Presentation of Static Longitudinal Stability
- •Contribution of the Component Surfaces
- •Power-off Stability
- •Effect of CG Position
- •Power Effects
- •High Lift Devices
- •Control Force Stability
- •Manoeuvre Stability
- •Stick Force Per ‘g’
- •Tailoring Control Forces
- •Longitudinal Control
- •Manoeuvring Control Requirement
- •Take-off Control Requirement
- •Landing Control Requirement
- •Dynamic Stability
- •Longitudinal Dynamic Stability
- •Long Period Oscillation (Phugoid)
- •Short Period Oscillation
- •Directional Stability and Control
- •Sideslip Angle
- •Static Directional Stability
- •Contribution of the Aeroplane Components.
- •Lateral Stability and Control
- •Static Lateral Stability
- •Contribution of the Aeroplane Components
- •Lateral Dynamic Effects
- •Spiral Divergence
- •Dutch Roll
- •Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO)
- •High Mach Numbers
- •Mach Trim
- •Key Facts 2
- •Summary
- •Questions
- •Key Facts 1 (Completed)
- •Key Facts 2 (Completed)
- •Answers
- •11 Controls
- •Introduction
- •Hinge Moments
- •Control Balancing
- •Mass Balance
- •Longitudinal Control
- •Lateral Control
- •Speed Brakes
- •Directional Control
- •Secondary Effects of Controls
- •Trimming
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •12 Flight Mechanics
- •Introduction
- •Straight Horizontal Steady Flight
- •Tailplane and Elevator
- •Balance of Forces
- •Straight Steady Climb
- •Climb Angle
- •Effect of Weight, Altitude and Temperature.
- •Power-on Descent
- •Emergency Descent
- •Glide
- •Rate of Descent in the Glide
- •Turning
- •Flight with Asymmetric Thrust
- •Summary of Minimum Control Speeds
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •13 High Speed Flight
- •Introduction
- •Speed of Sound
- •Mach Number
- •Effect on Mach Number of Climbing at a Constant IAS
- •Variation of TAS with Altitude at a Constant Mach Number
- •Influence of Temperature on Mach Number at a Constant Flight Level and IAS
- •Subdivisions of Aerodynamic Flow
- •Propagation of Pressure Waves
- •Normal Shock Waves
- •Critical Mach Number
- •Pressure Distribution at Transonic Mach Numbers
- •Properties of a Normal Shock Wave
- •Oblique Shock Waves
- •Effects of Shock Wave Formation
- •Buffet
- •Factors Which Affect the Buffet Boundaries
- •The Buffet Margin
- •Use of the Buffet Onset Chart
- •Delaying or Reducing the Effects of Compressibility
- •Aerodynamic Heating
- •Mach Angle
- •Mach Cone
- •Area (Zone) of Influence
- •Bow Wave
- •Expansion Waves
- •Sonic Bang
- •Methods of Improving Control at Transonic Speeds
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •14 Limitations
- •Operating Limit Speeds
- •Loads and Safety Factors
- •Loads on the Structure
- •Load Factor
- •Boundary
- •Design Manoeuvring Speed, V
- •Effect of Altitude on V
- •Effect of Aircraft Weight on V
- •Design Cruising Speed V
- •Design Dive Speed V
- •Negative Load Factors
- •The Negative Stall
- •Manoeuvre Boundaries
- •Operational Speed Limits
- •Gust Loads
- •Effect of a Vertical Gust on the Load Factor
- •Effect of the Gust on Stalling
- •Operational Rough-air Speed (V
- •Landing Gear Speed Limitations
- •Flap Speed Limit
- •Aeroelasticity (Aeroelastic Coupling)
- •Flutter
- •Control Surface Flutter
- •Aileron Reversal
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •15 Windshear
- •Introduction (Ref: AIC 84/2008)
- •Microburst
- •Windshear Encounter during Approach
- •Effects of Windshear
- •“Typical” Recovery from Windshear
- •Windshear Reporting
- •Visual Clues
- •Conclusions
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •16 Propellers
- •Introduction
- •Definitions
- •Aerodynamic Forces on the Propeller
- •Thrust
- •Centrifugal Twisting Moment (CTM)
- •Propeller Efficiency
- •Variable Pitch Propellers
- •Power Absorption
- •Moments and Forces Generated by a Propeller
- •Effect of Atmospheric Conditions
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •17 Revision Questions
- •Questions
- •Answers
- •Explanations to Specimen Questions
- •Specimen Examination Paper
- •Answers to Specimen Exam Paper
- •Explanations to Specimen Exam Paper
- •18 Index
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Summary
Airflow pattern, and ultimately lift and drag, will depend upon:
•Angle of attack - airflow cross-sectional area change
•Aerofoil shape (thickness & camber) - airflow cross-sectional area change
•Air density - mass flow of air (decreases with increased altitude)
•Velocity - mass flow of air (changes with aircraft TAS)
The lift force is the result of the pressure differential between the top and bottom surfaces of an aerofoil; the greatest contribution to overall lift comes from the top surface.
Anything (ice in particular, but also frost, snow, dirt, dents and even water droplets) which changes the accurately manufactured profile of the leading portion of the upper surface can seriously disrupt airflow acceleration in that area, and hence the magnitude of the lift force will be affected.
An increase in dynamic pressure (IAS) will increase the lift force, and vice versa.
An increase in angle of attack will increase the lift force, and vice versa, (0° to 16°)
The centre of pressure (CP) of a cambered aerofoil moves forward as the angle of attack increases. The CP of a symmetrical aerofoil does not move under the influence of angle of attack (within the confines of ‘normal range’).
Throughout the normal range of angles of attack, the aerofoil nose-down pitching moment about the aerodynamic centre (AC) will remain constant. The AC is located at the quarter chord position for subsonic flow of less than M 0.4.
The coefficient of lift (CL ) is the ratio between lift per unit wing area and dynamic pressure.
As the angle of attack increases from -4°, the leading edge stagnation point moves from the upper surface around the leading edge to the lower surface.
The greatest positive pressure occurs at the leading edge stagnation point, where the relative flow velocity is zero.
Form (pressure) drag is the result of the pressure differential between the leading edge and trailing edge of the aerofoil.
An increase in dynamic pressure (IAS) will increase form drag, and vice versa.
The coefficient of drag (CD ) is the ratio between drag per unit wing area and dynamic pressure.
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a.1, 2, 3 and 4.
b.1, 2 and 4.
c.2, 3 and 4.
d.2 and 4.
2.The definition of lift is:
a.the aerodynamic force which acts perpendicular to the chord line of the aerofoil.
b.the aerodynamic force that results from the pressure differentials about an aerofoil.
c.the aerodynamic force which acts perpendicular to the upper surface of the aerofoil.
d.the aerodynamic force which acts at 90° to the relative airflow.
3.An aerofoil section is designed to produce lift resulting from a difference in the:
a.negative air pressure below and a vacuum above the surface.
b.vacuum below the surface and greater air pressure above the surface.
c.higher air pressure below the surface and lower air pressure above the surface.
d.higher air pressure at the leading edge than at the trailing edge.
4.On an aerofoil section, the force of lift acts perpendicular to, and the force of drag acts parallel to the:
a.flight path.
b.longitudinal axis.
c.chord line.
d.aerofoil section upper surface.
5.When the angle of attack of a symmetrical aerofoil is increased, the centre of pressure will:
a.have very limited movement.
b.move aft along the aerofoil surface.
c.remain unaffected.
d.move forward to the leading edge.
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13.When the angle of attack of a positively cambered aerofoil is increased, the centre of pressure will:
a.have very little movement.
b.move forward along the chord line.
c.remain unaffected.
d.move back along the chord.
14.The term “angle of attack’’ is defined as the angle:
a.formed by the longitudinal axis of the aeroplane and the chord line of the section.
b.between the section chord line and the relative wind.
c.between the aeroplane’s climb angle and the horizon.
d.formed by the leading edge of the section and the relative airflow.
15.Which of the following statements is true?
1.Relative airflow, free stream flow, relative wind and aircraft flight path are parallel.
2.Aircraft flight path, relative airflow, relative wind and free stream flow are parallel, but the aircraft flight path is opposite in direction.
3.The pressure, temperature and relative velocity of the free stream flow are unaffected by the presence of the aircraft.
4.The relative wind is produced by the aircraft moving through the air.
5.The direction of flight is parallel with and opposite to the relative airflow.
a.5 only.
b.3, 4 and 5.
c.1 and 2.
d.1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
16.Which of the following statements are correct?
1.Maximum camber is the maximum distance between the top and bottom surface of an aerofoil section.
2.The thickness/chord ratio is expressed as a percentage of the chord.
3.It is easier for air to flow over a well-rounded leading edge radius than a sharp leading edge.
4.Two dimensional airflow assumes a wing with the same aerofoil section along its entire span, with no spanwise pressure differential.
5.Air flowing towards the lower pressure of the upper surface is called upwash.
a.1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
b.2, 3 and 4.
c.2, 3, 4 and 5.
d.1 and 5.
17.When considering an aerofoil section at a constant angle of attack, which of the following statements is true?
a.If the static pressure on one side is reduced more than on the other side, a pressure differential will exist.
b.If dynamic pressure is increased, the pressure differential will decrease.
c.The pressure differential will increase if the dynamic pressure is decreased
d.Dynamic pressure and pressure differential are not related.
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