CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 1.5:
Drag
Contact Periods:
2.0 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
1.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of basic
aerodynamic factors that affect airplane performance.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
1.63
Define total drag, parasite drag, and induced drag.
1.64
List the three major types of parasite drag.
1.65
State the cause of each major type of parasite drag.
1.66
State the aircraft design features that reduce each
major type of parasite drag.
1.67
Describe the effects of changes in density, velocity,
and equivalent parasite area on parasite drag, using
the parasite drag equation.
1.68
Describe the effects of upwash and downwash on the
lift generated by an infinite wing.
1.69
Describe the effects of upwash and downwash on the
lift generated by a finite wing.
1.70
State the cause of induced drag.
1.71
State the aircraft design features that reduce induced
drag.
1.72
Describe the effects of changes in lift, weight,
density, and velocity on induced drag, using the
induced drag equation.
1.73
Describe the effects of changes in velocity on total
drag.
1.74
Define and state the purpose of the lift to drag
ratio.
1.75
State the importance of L/D MAX
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