Eaws Phase 1&2 Block 14 Fundamentals Of Flight

Front 1

What is motion?

Back 1

The change of position of an object over time, movement.

Front 2

What are the 3 types of motion?

Back 2

Linear - all components move in a line

Angular -all or some components move in a circle.

General - combination of linear and angular.

Front 3

Describe force.

Back 3

Causes change in motion.

Front 4

Describe inertia.

Back 4

Will of an object to remain at rest or to continue in motion until an outside force acts upon it.

Front 5

Describe acceleration.

Back 5

Change in speed or velocity of matter with time.

Front 6

Describe speed.

Back 6

Terms of distance measured in allotted amount of time.

Front 7

Describe velocity.

Back 7

Quickness or speed of an object in a given time or direction.

Front 8

Newton's 1st Law

Back 8

Inertia definition

Front 9

Newton's 2nd law

Back 9

Force definition

Front 10

Newton's 3rd law

Back 10

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Front 11

Explain Bernoullis Principle.

Back 11

When fluid flowing through a tube reaches a narrowing, the speed increases and pressure decreases.

Front 12

What is lift?

Back 12

The force that acts in an upward direction.

Front 13

What is weight?

Back 13

The force of gravity acting downward.

Front 14

What is drag?

Back 14

Force that tends to hold an aircraft back

Front 15

What is thrust?

Back 15

Force that acts in the forward direction.

Front 16

List the axis of the aircraft.

Back 16

Lateral - Down center of aircraft between nose and tail

Longitudinal - line parallel to wings

Vertical - top to bottom of aircraft

Front 17

Ailerons control what axis? Which is?

Back 17

Longitudinal, roll

Front 18

Elevators control what axis? Which is?

Back 18

Lateral. Pitch

Front 19

Rudders control what axis? Which is?

Back 19

Vertical. Yaw.

Front 20

What is the cyclic stick?

Back 20

It tilts the angle of the angle of the rotor blades (roll and pitch)

Front 21

What is the tail rotor?

Back 21

Controls the yaw

Front 22

Define flap.

Back 22

Creates extra lift.

Front 23

Define spoiler.

Back 23

Decreases lift

Front 24

Define speed brakes.

Back 24

Reduces speed

Front 25

Define slats.

Back 25

Allows improved movement at low airspeed.

Front 26

Define an airfoil.

Back 26

Where airflow meets the fuselage and they work together to control the aircraft.

Front 27

Define collective.

Back 27

Main rotor consists of two or more blades

Front 28

Define AOA

Back 28

Angle of attack

Front 29

Define autorotation.

Back 29

Method for helo landing without engine power

Front 30

Explain the basic aircraft hydraulic system.

Back 30

Hydraulic fluid gets pumped out of the reservoir through tubing to a selector valve to the actuating unit to convert into pressure.

Front 31

What are the components of the landing gear?

Back 31

1. Shock/strut assembly

2. Tires

3. Wheel brake assembly

4. Side struts and support

5.retracting and extending mechanism

Front 32

Explain auto rotation

Back 32

A method to allow helo to land from altitude without engine power.

Front 33

State the safety precautions used when servicing aircraft tires.

Back 33

1. Approach fore and aft

2. Deflate before removal

3. Inflate after installed.

Front 34

Describe turbojet.

Back 34

(Prowler) extreme high velocity

Front 35

Describe Turboshaft

Back 35

(Helo) driven by a shaft (other than a prop)

Front 36

Describe turboprop

Back 36

(P3) converts gas energy to mechanical energy

Front 37

Turbofan

Back 37

(P8) Axial flow fan

Front 38

State the NATO symbol for JP-4 and explain the characteristics.

Back 38

F40 flame spread 700-800 ft/min - FP - 23°c (never used on a ship)

Front 39

State the NATO symbol for JP-5 and explain the characteristics.

Back 39

F44 flame spread 100 ft/min - FP - 60°c

Front 40

State the NATO symbol for JP-8 and explain the characteristics.

Back 40

F34 flame spread 100ft/min - FP - 40°c

Front 41

Describe the 3 hazards associated with jet fuel.

Back 41

1. Explosion

2. Vapor inhalation

3. Toxic contact

Front 42

Discuss safety precautions and procedures associated with applying any removing external power.

Back 42

A. Check circuit breakers for correct position.

B.inspect cables

C. Ensure power is secure before removal

D. Mobile power unit is checked and not facing A/C.

Front 43

Discuss icing and its effects on the performance of naval aircraft.

Back 43

Ice on the airframe decreases lift and increases drag, weight and stalling speed.

Front 44

State the purpose of pilot static.

Back 44

Applies outside air to the altimeter, airspeed indicator and rate of climb.

Front 45

State the purpose of the airspeed indicator.

Back 45

Displays the speed of the aircraft.

Front 46

State the purpose of altimeters.

Back 46

Shows height above sea level.

Front 47

State the purpose of rate of climb.

Back 47

Measures climbing or descending.

Front 48

State the purpose of the attitude indicator.

Back 48

Determines aircraft altitude by referring to the horizon.

Front 49

State the purpose of the turn and bank indicator.

Back 49

Corrects execution of a turn and bank

Front 50

State the purpose of the navigation system.

Back 50

Directs, plots and controls the course of the aircraft.

Front 51

State the purpose of IFF/SIF.

Back 51

Allows a friendly aircraft to identify itself.

Front 52

State the purpose of RADAR.

Back 52

Detects objects at a distance.

Front 53

State the purpose of the magnetic standby compass.

Back 53

Mounted on the instrument panel, and is a direct reading compass.

Front 54

State the purpose of communication systems.

Back 54

Communicates with ships and aircrafts.

Front 55

State the purpose of circuit breakers

Back 55

Pops open when current is overloaded

Front 56

State the purpose of a fuse.

Back 56

In line, melts when overloaded.