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RT
ratio specific
heat*temp*R
Critical Mach number -the Mach number when
the local Mach number on the wings upper
surface reaches 1
Reynolds number-dimensionless parameter
representing ratio of inertial forces to viscous
forces. decreases with alt
Boundary layer-thin layer of slow moving fluid
flow with high viscosity on a body surface
IAS-IAS as shown on airspeed indicator uses
mean sea level density.
CAS-speed of aircraft after IAS is correct for
position errors
EAS-CAS after corrected for high speed flow
effect/compressibility. accurate air speed value
TAS- true air speed is calculated by adjusting an
IAS according to temperature, density, and
pressure.
Zero lift drag-Cdo-drag when lift =0.
dimensionless parameter that relates 0-lift drag
force to an aircraft's size, speed and flying
altitude