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IFH Chapter 4

Updated: Apr 12, 2022

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.


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