Shared Flashcard Set

Details

AFOQT
Air Force Officer Qualification Test
172
Other
Professional
01/17/2007

Additional Other Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Infer
Definition
To derive by reasoning.
Term
Succumb
Definition
Cease to resist.
Term
Subsume
Definition
Include
Term
Liberal Arts
Definition
The academic course of instruction at a college intended to provide general knowledge and comprising the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Term
Propaganda
Definition
Information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
Term
Imbue
Definition
To fill or inspire, especially with ideals; saturate.
Term
Contrary
Definition
Opposite
Term
Subjugate
Definition
To put down by force or intimidation.
Term
Perpetuate
Definition
To continue, maintain, or preserve.
Term
Metallurgy
Definition
The technique or science of working or heating metals so as to give them certain desired shapes.
Term
Wattage
Definition
The amount of power required to operate an electrical appliance or device.
Term
Voltage
Definition
The force or pressure of electricity.
Term
Lumen
Definition
Equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle by a source of one candela intensity radiating equally in all directions.
Term
Ohm
Definition
The amount of resistance overcome by one volt in causing one ampere to flow. The ohm measures resistance to current flow in electrical circuits.
Term
Sinew
Definition
Strength; resilience.
Term
Explicit
Definition
Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal.
Term
Grievance
Definition
A complaint or resentment, as against an unjust or unfair act.
Term
Democracy
Definition
Government by the people; a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges.
Term
Legislator
Definition
A person who gives or makes laws.
Term
Intergroup
Definition
Taking place or being between groups.
Term
Protracted
Definition
To draw out or lengthen in time; prolong.
Term
Astute
Definition
Shrewd; clever; cunning; ingenious; of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious.
Term
Cyclic
Definition
Rotation of tail rotor blade causes helicopter to move forward.
Term
Throttle Valve
Definition
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.
Term
Dihedral
Definition
Upward angle formed by wings.
Term
Bow
Definition
The forward end of a vessel or airship.
Term
Cirrus Cloud
Definition
Characterized by thin white filaments or narrow bands and a composition of ice crystals: of high altitude.
Term
Cumulus Cloud
Definition
Characterized by dense individual elements in the form of puffs, mounds, or towers, with flat bases; as such clouds develop vertically, they form cumulonimbus.
Term
Stratus Cloud
Definition
A low-altitude cloud formation consisting of a horizontal layer of gray clouds.
Term
Magnetic Compass
Definition
A compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north; relative to the earth's magnetic poles.
Term
Diurnal
Definition
Of or pertaining to a day or each day; daily.
Term
Gyrocompass
Definition
A navigational compass that, when adjusted for the latitude and speed of the vessel or aircraft, indicates the direction of true north along the surface of the earth.
Term
Parallax
Definition
The apparent displacement of an observed object due to a change in the position of the observer.
Term
Ingenuous
Definition
Honest, free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
Term
Indigenous
Definition
Natural
Term
Indigent
Definition
Insufficient, needy, poor. Experiencing want or need.
Term
Capitulate
Definition
To give up resistance; surrender.
Term
Complaisant
Definition
Agreeable, compliant, accomodating, amiable.
Term
Obdurate
Definition
Unsympathetic, thick-skinned, adamant, callous, harsh.
Term
Caustic
Definition
Abrasive, severely critical or sarcastic, irritating.
Term
Worldly
Definition
Experienced; sophisticated, materialistic.
Term
Compulsory
Definition
Binding, necessary, required, mandatory.
Term
Exploit
Definition
Accomplishment; to use selfishly for one's own ends, misuse, abuse.
Term
Ignorance
Definition
Unintelligence, clumsiness, lack of knowledge, learning, and information.
Term
Delinquency
Definition
Wrongful, illegal, or antisocial behavior, misconduct.
Term
Jeopardy
Definition
Danger, risk, vunlerability, peril.
Term
Rehabilitate
Definition
Renovate, heal, restore to good condition.
Term
Apathy
Definition
Unconcern, disregard, emotionless, lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.
Term
Magnetron
Definition
Diode vacuum tube used as the frequency source in microwave ovens and radar systems. Small, high-powered and efficient.
Term
Capacity
Definition
Volume, extent, measure.
Term
Ascertain
Definition
Ensure, believe, to make certain, clear, or definitely known.
Term
Hypotenuse
Definition
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
Term
Octagon / Hexagon
Definition
A polygon have 8 / 6 sides.
Term
5280 feet = 1 statute mile
____ feet = 1 nautical mile
Definition
6078 feet.
Term
Logarithm
Definition
The exponent of the power to which a base number must be raised to equal a given number; 10 raised to the 2 power is 100. 2 is the log.
Term
Pythagorean Theorem
Definition
a2 + b2 = c2
Term
Cantilever
Definition
A form of wing construction in which no external bracing is used.
Term
Pitch
Definition
To plunge with alternate fall and rise of nose and tail, (opposed to roll)
Term
Skid
Definition
Sidewise motion of a vessel; to slide without revolving.
Term
Slip
Definition
The difference between the speed at which a propeller or engine is turning when working against the air and the actual speed at which the acft advances through the air.
Term
Yaw
Definition
A motion of an aircraft about its vertical axis, an angle, to the right or left.
Term
Velocity
Definition
The rate of speed with which something happens; rapidity of action or reaction.
Term
Airfoil
Definition
Any surface, as a wing, aileron, or stabilizer, designed to aid in lifting or controlling an aircraft by making use of the air currents through which it moves. The shape of a wing or blade.
Term
Payload
Definition
The part of a cargo producing revenue or income, usually expressed in weight.
Term
Relative Wind
Definition
The velocity or direction of airflow with respect to the body it surrounds, esp. an airfoil.
Term
Tetraethyl Lead
Definition
A colorless, oily, water-insoluble, poisonous liquid, used as an antiknock agent in gasoline.
Term
Viscosity
Definition
The thickness or resistance to flow of a liquid.
Term
Antiknock
Definition
A substance, such as tetraethyl lead, added to gasoline to reduce engine knock.
Term
Volatility
Definition
Evaporating rapidly, explosive, (ex. gasoline).
Term
Chord Line
Definition
Imaginary straight line form the leading edge to the trailing edge of a wing.
Term
Angle of Attack
Definition
The acute angle between the chord of an aircraft wing or other airfoil and the direction of the relative wind.
Term
Angle of Incidence
Definition
Measure of an angle between an axis running the length of the aircraft, and the chord line of the wing airfoil. The angle of incidence is usually fixed for any given aircraft and never changes.
Term
Intercardinal Points
Definition
Points of a compass at 45 degree angles.
Term
Lift Vector
Definition
Straight up.
Term
Pitch Angle
Definition
The angle between the aircraft's longitudinal axis and the horizontal plane.
Term
Camber
Definition
Slight arch, the rise of the curve of an airfoil, usually expressed as the ratio of the rise to the length of the chord of the airfoil.
Term
Attitude
Definition
The pilot adjusts the controls and possible the altitude to adjust the aircraft attitude (due to winds) in order to keep the acft on course.
Term
Atmospheric Pressure
Definition
Pressure caused by weight on the earth's atmosphere.
Term
Polar
Definition
One
Term
Dirigible
Definition
Airship lifted by helium.
Term
Rotary
Definition
Sikorsky; turning on an axis.
Term
Thrust
Definition
Shove; put or drive with force.
Term
Longitude
Definition
Angular distance east or west on the earth's surface.
Term
Latitude
Definition
The angular distance north or south from the equator.
Term
Clutch
Definition
A mechanism for readily engaging or disengaging a shaft with or from another shaft or rotating part.
Term
Collective
Definition
Where the pitch of the main rotor blades may be simultaneously increased or decreased to change the amount of lift. This gives a quicker response to changes in vertical thrust as controlled by the pilot. On helicopters without collective pitch, the amount of lift is controlled entirely by the speed of the rotor blades or in other words the speed of the engine (throttle control).
Term
Free Wheeling
Definition
Unrestrained.
Term
Roll
Definition
To plunge with alternate fall and rise of wing over wing, = to bank,opposed to pitch.
Term
Inclined Plane
Definition
Sloping triangle.
Term
4!
Definition
4x3x2x1
Term
Area
Definition
Square/rectangle, length x width
Parallelogram, base x height
Trapezoid,1/2 x height x (top + bottom)
Triangle, 1/2 x base x height
Circle, Pi x r2
Term
Perimeter
Definition
Add all of the sides.
Term
Flashing White Light
Definition
To an acft on the ground this means return to starting point on the airport.
Term
Steady Green Light
Definition
To an acft on the ground this means cleared for takeoff.
Term
Flashing Green Light
Definition
To an acft on the ground this means cleared for taxi.
Term
Steady Red Light
Definition
To an acft on the ground this means stop.
Term
Flashing Red Light
Definition
To an acft on the ground this means taxi clear of the runway in use. To an acft in the air this means do not land.
Term
Alternating Red and Green Lights
Definition
To an acft on the ground this means exercise extreme caution.
Term
VLE
Definition
Represents the maximum speed that you can lower your landing gear at without causing damage.
Term
VX
Definition
This speed is the one that will get you the most altitude in the shortest amount of distance during a climb after takeoff.
Term
VY
Definition
You'll be able to get the most altitude in a given period of time with this speed.
Term
VA
Definition
Represents maneuvering speed. Maneuvering speed is a very important speed, but is not color coded on your airspeed indicator. An important point on maneuvering speeds and air turbulence.
Term
VSO
Definition
This is the stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed while in the landing configuration. Defined by the lower limit of the white arc on your airspeed indicator.
Term
VFE
Definition
Represents maximum flaps extended speed, and is indicated by the upper limit of the white arc.
Term
VNO
Definition
The maximum structural cruising speed of the aircraft and is indicated by the upper limit of the green arc.
Term
"Never Exceed Speed"
Definition
Is indicated by the red line, and is often referred to as "the red line". This is 163 KIAS. This is the max speed that you may operate the aircraft at safely in those "perfect" conditions, without risking leaving your wings behind!
Term
Density
Definition
Mass / Volume; A rock is more dense than a crumbled piece of paper the same size. Humid air is more dense (heavier) than dry air (lighter).
Term
Increase in density reduces / increases the rate of climb.
Definition
Reduces
Term
Where are the blue lights at an airport?
Definition
Providing outlines for taxiways.
Term
Where are the green lights at an airport?
Definition
Indicate the start, or approach end, of the runway.
Term
Where are the red lights at an airport?
Definition
The departure end.
Term
Where are the white/amber lights at an airport?
Definition
Along the edges of the runway. They change to ___ near the departure end of the runway.
Term
Taxiway centerlines are ___ (color).
Definition
Yellow.
Term
Runway centerlines are ___ (color).
Definition
White.
Term
Hold Short Line
Definition
Two parallel solid lines and two parallel dashed lines, located at the approach to each runway. This is the equivalent of a stop sign. An aircraft must be cleared by the tower to go beyond this point.
Term
Each taxiway intersection has a ___ designation which allows pilots to advise the tower of their holding location.
Definition
Letter.
Term
Rotating Green and White Beacon
Definition
Allows pilots to locate the civilian airport at night.
Term
Rotating Green and 2 White Flashes Beacon
Definition
Allows pilots to locate the military bases at night.
Term
Rotating Yellow and White Beacon
Definition
Allows pilots to locate the seaplane bases at night.
Term
Class A Airspace
Definition
The airspace extending from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL600 is defined as CLASS A airspace. To operate within Class A airspace, you must be instrument rated. In addition, your aircraft must be transponder equipped, operated under an IFR flight plan, and controlled directly by Air Traffic Control.
Term
Class B Airspace
Definition
Established to separate all arriving and departing traffic. Shown on the Sectional Charts with a solid blue line enclosing the airspace. To operate in Class B airspace, your aircraft must have two-way radio communication capability and a transponder with Mode C.
Term
Class C Airspace
Definition
Established at busy airports. The airspace is designated by a series of solid magenta circles. The airspace normally consists of a 5 nautical mile radius core area which extends from the surface to 4,000 above the elevation of the primary airport. A 10 nautical mile radius shelf area usually extends from 1,200 feet to 4,000 feet above the airport elevation. An outer area usually extends out to 20 nautical miles from the primary airport. Prior to entering Class C airspace you must establish two-way communications with the ATC facility. You must also be equipped with an operable Mode E transponder. If you are operating beneath the Class C airspace you are not required the transponder. A minimum visibility of 3 statute miles is required within the Class C airspace and you must remain at least 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally from any clouds.
Term
Class D Airspace
Definition
Surrounds those with an operating control tower but without radar services. You are required to establish two-way communications with the tower while operating in that airspace. When the tower closes, the airspace becomes Class E. Class D airspace is shown with a dashed blue line on Sectional Charts.
Term
Class E Airspace
Definition
Covers most of the US with the base starting at either 700 feet or 1,200 feet. The minimum visibility required is 3 s.m below 10,000 MSL and 5 s.m. at and above 10,000 feet MSL, with standard cloud separation.
Term
Class G Airspace
Definition
All other airspace. Class G airspace is considered uncontrolled and requires a minimum visibility of 1 s.m. and to remain clear of clouds.
Term
The outer tips of the wing are higher than the root attached to the fuselage in order to ___
Definition
Provide lateral stability.
Term
If the wing area is doubled, lift and drag ____
Definition
Are doubled.
Term
To find the magnetic direction of a runway, add a zero to the end first, then add ___ to the one opposite the one you already know.
Definition
180
Term
On a weather vane, the arrow points ___ the wind.
Definition
Into.
Term
This acft \ is banked ___ degrees to the ___.
Definition
45, left.
Term
What is used by a helicopter pilot t increase or decrease tail-rotor thrust, as needed, to counteract torque effect?
Definition
Pedals.
Term
Abeam
Definition
At right angles to, or beside the boat.
Term
Aground
Definition
When the hull or keel is against the ground.
Term
Aloft
Definition
Overhead, above.
Term
Apparent wind
Definition
The direction of the wind as is relative to the speed and direction of the boat.
Term
Astern
Definition
Behind the boat.
Term
Backstay
Definition
A wire that runs from the top of the mast of the ship to the stern.
Term
Bail
Definition
To remove water from the boat.
Term
Ballast
Definition
Weight in lower portion of the boat, used to add stability.
Term
Battens
Definition
Thin, stiff strips of plastic or wood, placed in pockets in the leech of a sail, to assist in keeping its form.
Term
Beam
Definition
The width of the boat at its widest.
Term
Beam Reach
Definition
A point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind.
Term
Bearing
Definition
A compass direction from one point to another.
Term
Belay
Definition
To make secure
Term
Bight
Definition
A loop of line or roap.
Term
Bilge
Definition
The lowest part of a boat, designed to collect water that enters the boat.
Term
Block
Definition
A pulley.
Term
Boat hook
Definition
A device designed to catch a line when coming alongside a pier or mooring.
Term
Bolt rope
Definition
A rope sewn into the luff of a sail for use in attaching to the standing rigging.
Term
Boom
Definition
The horizontal spar which the foot of the sail is attached to.
Term
Boomvang
Definition
A line that adjusts downward tension on the boom.
Term
Bowsprit
Definition
A spar extending forward from the bow.
Term
Breast Line
Definition
A docking line going at approximately a right angle from the boat to the dock.
Term
Broach
Definition
To spin out of control, either causing, or nearly causing a capsize.
Term
Broad Reach
Definition
A point of sail where the boat is sailing away from the wind, but not directly downward.
Term
Buoy
Definition
An anchored float marking a position or for use as a mooring.
Term
By the Lee
Definition
Sailing with the wind coming from behind, and slightly to the side, that the sails are on.
Term
Can
Definition
A kind of navigation buoy.
Term
Capsize
Definition
To turn a boat over.
Term
Cast Off
Definition
To release lines holding boat to shore or mooring, to release sheets.
Term
Catboat
Definition
A one sail sailboat.
Term
Centerboard
Definition
A fin shaped, often removable board, that extends from the bottom of a boat as a keel.
Term
Chafe
Definition
Damage to a line cause by rubbing against another object.
Term
Chainplates
Definition
Metal plates bolted to the boat which standing rigging is attached to.
Term
Chock (sailing)
Definition
A guide for an anchor, mooring or docking line, attached to the deck.
Term
Cleat
Definition
A fitting used to secure a line to.
Term
Clew
Definition
The lower aft corner of a sail.
Term
Close Hauled
Definition
A point of sail where the boat is sailing as close to the wind as possible.
Term
Close Reach
Definition
A point of sail where the boat is sailing towards the wind but is not close hauled.
Term
Cockpit (sailing)
Definition
The area below deck level, that is somewhat more protected than the open dec, from which the tiller or wheel is handled.
Term
Displacement
Definition
The weight of the water diplaced by the boat.
Term
Dock
Definition
The area a boat rests in when attached to a pier, also the act of taking the boat to the pier to secure it.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!