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1. When air flows across a shockwave (as it does during transonic flight), velocity __________ and temperature __________.
As air flows across a shockwave, its velocity decreases, and its temperature increases. You can read more about it here: https://history.nasa.gov/SP-367/chapt5.htm#f87
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2. The narrow region where stall speed and high speed buffet meet is referred to as ________.
Coffin corner occurs from the interaction between stall speed and critical mach speed, which are both caused by pressure over your wing.
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3. You’re flying a DA-40 when you start experiencing moderate turbulence. What’s the maximum speed you should you maintain?
In very turbulent air, you should slow down to maneuvering speed. Va guarantees that your aircraft will stall before structural damage occurs.
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4. You take off and pitch for Vy, which gives you ________.
Pitching for Vy gives you the greatest altitude gain over time.
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5. Why does avgas have lead in it?
It’s still used because it prevents engine knocking, also known as detonation.
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