After 5 Lessons

Question 1

The slower an airplane flies, the greater the _______ required, and the more ________ drag increases.

Answer 1

Angle of attack; induced

Question 2

And the faster an airplane flies the more ________ drag increases.

Answer 2

parasite

Question 3

What are the three types of parasite drag?

Answer 3

Form drag is created as a result of the body of the airplane going through the air and is affected by the size and shape of the airplane and any objects on its surfaces.

Interference drag is created as a result of the vortices that form where two surfaces of the airplane join at a sharp angle such as where the wings meet the fuselage.

Skin friction drag is created as a result of the friction between the air and the surface of the airplane.

Question 4

The _______ the mixture, the lower the engine temperature because the excess fuel carries heat away, and The______ the mixture (to a point), the higher the engine temperature.

Answer 4

richer, leaner

Question 5

magnetos are engine-driven electrical generators that provide the high voltage spark needed to ignite the __________ in each cylinder of the engine

Answer 5

fuel-air mixture

Question 6

A ________mixture should be used at high power settings below 3000 ft. MSL
Such as takeoffs and climbs and before landing (In case you need to apply full throttle and go around.)

Answer 6

full-rich