Range & Endurance, Misc Flashcards by Jason Salo

Q

Where is Vx and Vy found?

A

Vx is found at the greatest excess of thrust.
Vy is found at the greatest excess of power.

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What speed to fly for maximum range?

A

Minimum drag speed.
Best lift/drag ratio.

Located at tangent of power required and line from origin.

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Q

What speed to fly for maximum endurance?

A

Minimum power speed. Found at bottom of power required curve for piston driven aircraft.

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Q

Factors Affecting Endurance

A

Speed
Weight
Airframe
Engine
Altitude
Wind

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Factors Affecting Range

A

Speed
Weight
Airframe
Engine
Altitude
Wind

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Q

Equation for endurance flying.

A

Power = WD/time
Work Done = Power x time

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Equation for range flying.

A

Work done = Force x distance
work done = drag x distance

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