IMPORTANT TERMS Flashcards
Aerospace (25 cards)
Aero
Pertaining to air
Aerodynamics
Relating to the forces of air in motion
Aeronauties
the science of the flight within the atmosphere
Aerospace
a combination of aeronautics and space
Air
A mixture of gases that contains approximtely 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gasses
Aircraft
Any machine that i capable of flying through the air, included are ultralgiht, airplanes, gliders, ballons, helicopters, hangliders, and parasails
Airplane
an aircraft that is kepy aloft by the aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by a means of propulsion
Airfoil
A cimponent, such as a wing that is specifically designed to produce lift, thrust, or directtional stability
Airport
a place on either land or water where aircraft can land and take off for flight
Altitude
height above sea level or ground level expressed in units
Aviation
the art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere
Aviator
a person who operates an aircraft in flight
Camber
the curved part of an airfoil from it leading to tralining edge
Chord
a line drawn through an airfoil from its leading to trailing edge
Downwash
the downward movement of air behind a wing in flight
Drag
a force which slows the forward movement of an aircraft in flight
Dynamic
forces in motion
Gravity
The natural force pulling everything to earth
Leading edge
The front part of a wing or airfoil
Lift
the upward force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an aircraft
Relative wind
the flow of air which moves opposite the flight path of an airplane
Thrust
the force which moves and aircraft forward in flight
Upwash
the upward movement of air ahead of the wing in flight
Vortex
A spinning column of air that is created behind the wingtip as a result of air moving from an area of high pressure on the bottom to an area of low pressure on top
