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Details Title: Final Description: Dr. Hull's Class Total Flash Cards: 5 Created: 05/06/2008 15:36:00	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Body Axes Definition Body axes: A coordinate system fixed to the airplane. The origin is at the center of gravity; the xb axis is in the airplane plane of symmetry and points out the nose of the airplane; the zb axis is in the plane of symmetry and points downward; and the yb axis is perpendicular to the xb and zb axes and points out the right wing. Term Static Stability Definition Static stability: If an airplane is disturbed from steady flight, static stability is the tendency of the airplane to automatically generate forces and moments which reduce the disturbance. Term Turbojet Definition Turbojet: An axial flow engine which contains a diffuser, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, and nozzle. It produces thrust by increas- ing the velocity and pressure of the flow through the engine. Term Turbofan Definition Turbofan: A turbofan is a turbojet engine which has a fan after the diffuser. The fan puts additional air around the turbojet. Term Definition