Endurance Flashcards
1
Q
Endurance definition
A
Maximum length of time aircraft can spend in cruising flight
2
Q
Formula for endurance
A
1/Fuel Flow - How long you can stay airborne for given amount of fuel
3
Q
Jet aircraft endurance
A
Occurs at minimum fuel flow - VMD
4
Q
Propeller aircraft endurance
A
Occurs when power required is minimum - VMP
5
Q
Why does the endurance of a turbo propeller not vary with altitude
A
The disadvantage of increased power required at higher altitude is offset by improvement in engines SFC at higher altitudes
6
Q
Optimum speed for endurance with flight progress
A
Reduces
