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1
Q

What are the three primary factors that influence Landing Performance?

A
  • Speed
  • Acceleration.
  • Distance.
2
Q

What five forces are acting on an Aircraft midway through a Landing run?

A
  • Lift.
  • Drag.
  • Weight.
  • Braking Friction.
  • Rolling Friction.
3
Q

What factor result in an increase in Landing Distance when the Density Height is increased?

A

Increase in the true touchdown speed.

4
Q

What factors vary Approach Speed (3)?

A
  • Weight.
  • Configuration.
  • Wind Conditions.
5
Q

What are the factors, taken into account on the Landing Weight Chart, that degrade Landing Performance (3)?

A
  • Increase in Density Height.
  • Tailwind Component.
  • Downslope.
6
Q

What are the factors, taken into account on the Landing Weight Chart, that improve Landing Performance?

A
  • Decrease in Gross Weight.
  • Headwind Component.
  • Upslope.
7
Q

Define Landing Distance Required?

A

Distanced need for an Aircraft to from 50 foot point to a complete stop.

8
Q

What assumption is made for all Landing Weight Charts regarding the application of brakes?

A

Maximum braking is applied.

9
Q

Why do only some Landing Weight Charts have provision to take account of the Gross Weight for Landing?

A

In some light Aircraft, the Gross Weight does not affect the Landing Distance.