Unit 1
The horizontal surface on an aircraft that supplies lift.
What is a wing?
The first step in an internal combustion engine.
What is intake?
The definition for LEO.
F=ma
What is Newton's Second Law?
GPS
What is Global Positioning System
Instrument for controlling elevators.
What is two rotations?
The shape of most orbits.
What is an ellipse?
c=√(b^2+a^2)
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
DME
What is Distance Measuring Equipment?
Used to select the VOR raidial that you desire.
What is an Omni Bearing Selector?
The defining characteristic of a Turbofan turbine engine.
What is a large bypass ratio?
The measure of roundness to an orbit.
What is Eccentricity?
Thurst * Time
What is the equation for Impulse?
RAAN
What is Right Ascension Ascending Node?
The ideal location for the center of gravity in an aircraft.
What is the firewall?
The definition of SC in Scramjet.
What is supersonic combustion?
The line a GEO satellite will follow.
What is the equator?
D = M/V
What is Density?
WAAS
What is Wide Area Augmentation System?
Steps (including instruments) to maneuver an aircraft left.
Raise the left aileron, lower right aileron, and pull up on the yoke.
A8-3
The definition of the A variable.
What is the total impulse?
The angle of orbital plan to equator.
What is inclination?
L = Cl((ρV^2)/2)A
What is the Coefficient of Lift?
NDB
What is Non-Directional Beacon?