pitot static
this instrument utilizes the pitot tube and static port
what is the Airspeed indicator
This principle states that a spinning object will resist motion in the plane in which it is spinning
what is rigidity in space?
This force of flight opposes gravity
what is lift
The redline on the ASI represents what speed
VNE
What size round does GAU-8 (Nose mounted cannon) fire on the A-10 thunderbolt
30mm
this instrument uses aneroid wafers instead of a diaphragm
what is the altimeter
When a force is applied to a spinning object, this principle says that the resultant force is felt 90 degrees ahead in the direction of rotation.
What is gyroscopic precession
_______ is provided by the engine
Which hand/needle on the altimeter corresponds to 100's of feet
what is the largest hand/needle
This WW2 dive bomber utilized an air driven siren for added psychological terror
JU-87 Stuka
the reason why the VSI glass is broken in the event both static ports are clogged
cheapest to repair/ replace
This instrument features a horizontally mounted, vertically oriented gyroscope
What is the heading indicator?
This force of flight is mostly dependent of the Size, Shape, and Speed of the object.
what is drag
The ball inside of the inclinometer indicates ______
This plane can safely descend at a rate of 20,000 FPM
What is the C-17
The calibrated leak in the vsi ensures a delay of
5-7 seconds
What is the Vacuum pump?
This type of drag is associated with the production of lift
what is induced drag?
On a standard heading indicator, headings are only depicted in intervals of how many degrees
every 30 degrees, cardinal directions shown with letters
This is the only military plane the US govt. wont sell to other countries military's .
What is the F-22 raptor?
what is standard pressure and temperature at sea level
15 degrees celsius or 59 f
29.92 in HG
The attitude indicator relies on these to be self correcting
what are pendulous vanes?
In a steady climb does your lift vector exceed your weight vector?
No, only initially. evens out once the climb reaches a steady pace
This replaces the ball of the inclinometer on the G1000 system.
What is the Trapezoid?
During WW2 this plane was stationed here at Olympia Airport
What is the P-38 Lightning?