Aerodynamics & Performance
This airspeed, 68 knots in a Cessna 172S, produces the most lift for the least amount of drag, allowing you to travel the farthest distance for the least amount of altitude loss.
What is L/DMAX or VG?
This manufacturer makes the engines found in all of our Cessna 172s.
What is Lycoming?
This pilot was the first to break the sound barrier.
Who is Chuck Yeager?
"Back when I was a real man in the United States Navy"
Who is Mr. Farris?
This airplane is known as the green bean.
What is N70095?
This type of drag increases with a decrease in airspeed.
What is induced drag?
This lever, colored blue in most airplanes, allows the pilot to set the RPM of the engine.
What is the propeller control lever?
This British airplane was the first commercial jet airliner.
What is the De Havilland Comet?
"What would you change about what we did today?"
Who is David Mitchell?
This airplane is the best in the fleet because it has skylights, 2 GPS units, and 40 degrees flaps.
What is N999WB?
This kind of CG placement creates a higher stall speed and increases longitudinal stability.
What is a forward CG?
This component of the electrical system acts as a hub for wiring, distributing power from the battery or alternator to various components on the aircraft.
What is an electrical bus?
This American aviator was the first North American woman to earn a pilot's license in 1911.
Who is Harriet Quimby?
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's not for you."
Who is Foltz?
This airplane was formerly a Flight Safety trainer.
What is N7720Y?
This Mach number is when the first part of the airplane reaches Mach 1 airflow.
What is critical Mach number?
This electrical component is an electromagnetic switch that controls the flow of power to components like the starter.
What is a solenoid?
Chuck Yeager shot down this much faster airplane in a P-51 during WW2.
What is an ME-262?
"Rudder rudder peanut butter!"
Who is Wayne Sherman?
This airplane is the newest addition to EKU's fleet?
What is N9853J?
This term refers to the dangerous altitudes where the airplane's critical Mach number and stall airspeed converge, leaving little room for safe flight.
What is the Coffin Corner?
This engine is found on the right side of our Piper Seminoles (from pilot perspective).
What is an LO-360-A1H6?
Richard Bong shot this animal with his P-38 during WW2.
What is a crocodile?
"Have you ever had an almond?"
Who is Jack Rensel?
This airplane has the highest total airframe hours.
What is N99870?