Conduct tests on gliders Flashcards

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You want your glider to do a loop. Describe a modification you would like to make to your glider so it would fly in a loop.

A

You would want to fooled elevators up. (Max. 90 degree angle)

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Your model jet only flies half the distance you wish it to travel. How can this be corrected?

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Use a bigger engine. Thrust will be sustained for longer.

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A model glider with all the necessary control services is flying in an upward loop rather than going straight. How can this be corrected?

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Make sure the elevators are level and that nothing else on the aircraft is producing drag.

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