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Aerodynamics Question Paper

Aerodynamics 

Course:

Institution: Kenya Aeronautical College question papers

Exam Year:2012



1.(a)Define each of the following terminologies
i.Flight Mechanics
ii.Lapse rate
iii.Ground Speed
iv.Aircraft Track Made Good(TMG)
v.True Air Speed(TAS) (2 marks)

(b)Draw and describe the layers of the earth''s atmosphere (71/2 marks)

2.(a) With the aid of a simple sketch explain the forces acting on an Aero plane in flight .(5 marks)

(b)Discuss briefly the relationship between Altitude versus Temperature across the layers of the earth''s atmosphere. (5 marks)

3.(a) Summarize the importance of each of the following to flying
i. Air density
ii. Altimeter
iii.ISA (3 marks)

(b) With the aid of simple diagrams describe the effect of each of the following types of winds on aircraft landing/taking off: (7 marks)
i. Headwind
ii Tailwind
iii Wind shear
iv. Wake Turbulence




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