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What is it called when an aircraft is landing and it keeps alike 'floating' above the Runway before touching down?
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An airplane begins its "Flare" once it enters "ground effect. Ground effect is what causes the airplane to float because of an increase in lift(what makes an airplane fly). This increase is caused by induced drag, created by the production of lift.
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What is an aircraft landing strip called?
its called a runway
What is A CMA violation that is a result of an unauthorized entry or erroneous occupation of a runway or other surface used for takeoff and landing of aircraft regardless of aircraft safety impact?
Runway Incursion
Fighter aircraft can stop on the shortened runway?
Fighter aircraft can stop on a short runway. On aircraft carriers, cables are used to stop them. Some fighters landing on short land runways use braking parachutes.
What is the flight path of a landing aircraft in the direction of the runway on center line called?
It's called 'flaring to a landing,' where the nose of the aircraft is brought up, raising angle of attack, lowering airspeed, until the main gear gently touch down on the runway. When speaking exclusively of that portion of the landing path, an aircraft is said to be 'flaring' or 'in the flair.'
The pavements capability for fighter aircraft to rapidly acess the runway from alert parking areas or quickly clearing the runway after landing is an example of?
Accessibility
Where is the place that aeroplanes land?
Runway, airport, airstrip, airfield, aircraft carrier.
What is a runway incursion and why is it significant?
According to the FAA, a runway incursion is "Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft." It's "significant" because people get killed that way. Runway incursion results in collosion of aircraft on the ground when they are fully loaded with fuel and people. Runway incursion is when something enters an active runway. Runway excursion is when a aircraft departs a runway in error.
Do Hydraulics power wheels on an aeroplane when it taxi's on the runway?
No. The wheels on an aircraft's landing gear turn freely, and the aircraft is propelled by its propellers or turbines when taxiing.
What are the key features of an airplane landing?
When landing an aircraft, there is usually a series of basic steps one must follow to achieve success. Locating the airport, contacting the tower, and identifying the runway to begin the landing approach are the first steps. Once this is accomplished, lining up the plane with the runway, lowering the landing gear, reducing speed and dropping elevation, while keeping the aircraft somewhat level, will usually ensure a successful landing. Once on the ground, taxiing off the runway completes the process.
Does F-16 Fighting Falcon need a runway?
Yes, the F-16 is not a STOVL (short take-off vertical landing) aircraft. Not sure about the length of the runway, but it probably varies with the take-off weight of the aircraft. But the F-16 definitely needs a runway.
What is a roller landing of the aircraft?
There is no term as a roller landing, however there is a term "roller" being replaced by "touch and go". This is where an aircraft comes into land but instead of stopping on the runway, it takes off again. This simulates a landing and a take off all in one maneuver.
A controlled movement area violation that is the result of an unauthorized entry or erroneous occupation of a runway or other surface used for takeoff and landing of aircraft regardless of impact on a?
Runway incursion
