Page History

The Piper Tomahawk, widely used for flying lessons, has a liftoff speed of about 55 knots and a landing speed of about 46 knots. The listed ground-roll for takeoff is 820 feet, and for landing is 635 feet.

Part A

Assuming constant acceleration, what is the Tomahawk's acceleration during the takeoff run?

Solution

Part B

What is the elapsed time from the instant the plane begins its takeoff run until it lifts off the ground?

Solution

System, Interactions and Model: The system, interactions and model are the same as in Part A.

Part C

How far does the plane travel in the first 9.0 seconds of the takeoff?

Solution

System, Interactions and Model: As in the previous parts.

Part D

What is the acceleration during landing?

Solution

System, Interactions and Model: As in the previous parts.

Part E

How far does the plane travel in the first 9.0 seconds of the landing?

Solution

System, Interactions and Model: As in previous parts.