What are SERVO tabs?
Servo tabs reduce control forces. Anti-servo tabs increase control forces.
What is the rule of thumb for calculating maximum x-wind speed for a given plane?
The rule of thumb for calculating maximum safe crosswind is to take the clean stall speed of the airplane and multiply it by 0.2. Ex: 50KT stall speed would mean the [...]
If I increase my airspeed in a turn what will happen?
Increasing your airspeed in a turn will decrease the rate of turn and increase the turn radius.
Why does stall speed increase in a turn?
Stalling speed increases in a turn because of the increase in load factor. The airplane isn't actually heavier. It is fake weight, but the airplane reacts to it. With more weight, [...]
What factors affect turn radius?
True airspeed and angle of bank. The lower the true airspeed and the greater the angle of bank the tighter the turn. Don't forget that your stall speed increases in a [...]
How do I calculate the stalling speed in a turn?
Take the square root of the load factor and multiply it by the stalling speed at 0° of bank. Example: Stalling speed = 47KT (Vs) Stalling speed at 45° bank = [...]
What is the rule of thumb for calculating a rate one turn angle of bank?
The rule of thumb is to take your TAS in KT, divide by 10 and add 7. AoB = TAS / 10 + 7
What is the difference between Detonation and Pre-ignition?
Detonation is when the fuel/air mixture burns all at once in the cylinder as opposed to slowly starting from the spark plug. It can occur when the engine is running too [...]
What happens when a wing stalls?
Most general aviation wings stall between 16° and 18°. This is known as the critical angle of attack. As you increase the angle of attack the centre of pressure (bottom [...]
What is the boundary layer?
The boundary layer is the airflow nearest the skin of the wing.