How much thrust comes from the N1 fan?
How much thrust comes from the N1 fan?
Depends on the engine.
In the case of the 737-800 CFM56, 27,300lbs total thrust at a ratio of 5.5:1
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 are the problems associated with icing?
What are the problems associated with icing?
Drag penalties (additional weight)
Less controllability
Why is there an over boost protection on the Piper PA34 Seneca?
Why is there an over boost protection on the Piper PA34 Seneca?
To protect the engine from blowing up as it is easy to open the throttles to far during take off at sea level.
Could a Seneca fly to the South of France without stopping for extra fuel?
Could a Seneca fly to the South of France without stopping for extra fuel?
No
What does a Mach trimmer do?
What does a Mach trimmer do?
A Mach trimmer automatically compensates for Mach tuck above Mcrit.
How do you get out of a spiral dive on a Cessna?
How do you get out of a spiral dive on a Cessna?
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Unload. Make sure you are no longer 'pulling G's'
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Roll wings level
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Power Reduce the power to avoid overspeeding.
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gently pull back on the control wheel to ease out of the dive.
When slowed down to a safe airspeed apply throttle as needed.
(N.b.: Do not confuse a spiral dive with a spin)
What is BEM?
What is BEM?
Basic Empty Mass (BEM) is the mass of the aircraft with the basic equipment, unconsumable fluids and unusable fuel and oil.
What is the mean chord line?
What is the mean chord line?
It's the wing area divided by the wing span.
How can you calculate the Operating Mass?
How can you calculate the Operating Mass?
OM = DOM + crew and fuel