IFH Chapter 4

CHAPTER TITLE: Aerodynamic Factors

Below is a list of the figures (diagrams, charts, and pictures) from the IFH Chapter 4. They are listed in the order they are found in the Instrument Flying Handbook.

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FIGURE 4-1

The airfoil.

FIGURE 4-2

Angle of attack and relative wind.

FIGURE 4-3

The four forces and three axes of rotation.

FIGURE 4-4

Newton’s First Law of Motion: the Law of Inertia.

FIGURE 4-5

Newton’s Second Law of Motion: the Law of Momentum.

FIGURE 4-6

Newton’s Third Law of Motion: the Law of Reaction.

FIGURE 4-7

Koch chart sample.

FIGURE 4-8

Relationship of lift to AOA.

FIGURE 4-9

Thrust and power required curves.

FIGURE 4-10

Regions of command.

FIGURE 4-11

Region of speed stability.

FIGURE 4-12

Plain and split flaps.

FIGURE 4-13

Vortex generators.

FIGURE 4-14

Forces in a turn.

FIGURE 4-15

Turns.

FIGURE 4-16

Adverse yaw.

FIGURE 4-17

Clear ice.

FIGURE 4-18

Clear ice buildup with horns.

FIGURE 4-19

Rime ice.

FIGURE 4-20

Aerodynamic effects of icing.

FIGURE 4-21

Effect of ice and frost on lift.

FIGURE 4-22

Downward force on the tailplane.

FIGURE 4-23

Ice on the tailplane.