Training Flight

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?

Part B

What is the time required for takeoff?

Part C

How far does the plane travel in the first 1.0 seconds of the takeoff?

Part D

What is the acceleration during landing?

Part E

How far does the plane travel in the first 1.0 seconds of the landing?

Part F

Suppose that the Tomahawk was landing in a tailwind of 5 knots, so that it actually approached the runway moving at 51 knots along the ground instead of 46 knots. How much distance would the plane require to stop?