Aerodynamics
Each answer should be 200 word min.
1. What is the big deal about keeping tracking of units in the design and operation of an aircraft? Discuss an example of where either designers, pilots, or aircraft mechanics made a mistake in unit conversions that contributed to an incident.
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the standard Pitot Static airspeed measuring system for an aircraft? Explain your answer.
3. Compare and contrast Symmetrical and Cambered wings. What are the reasons for using these different type of wings in an aircraft design?
4. Compare and contrast the sources and effects of Parasite and Induced drag? Describe methods of reducing drag in the design of the aircraft.