Exercise 2 Flashcards
1
Q
The weight of an aeroplane can be considered as a single force acting through the _________ .
A
Centre of gravity
2
Q
Define the term ‘wing loading’.
A
The lift force acting on wing unit area
OR
Wing Loading = Lift / Wing Area
3
Q
An aeroplane weights 3,000 lb and has a wing area of 200 square feet. What is its wing loading?
A
3000/200 = 15 lb/square feet
