Especially on the military airfighters...
Why are mathematics so important for that ?
2007-07-21 00:03:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Yes he has to think about the rate of fuel consumption as to the distance he is flying, along with the weight of the aircraft. With the military, he would also have to allow for the weight of the weaponry, and if used, it would factor into the distance he could travel afterward.
2007-07-21 00:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very true. Mathematics must determine angles of landing, the speed of the aircraft, tailwinds, position of the plan, flight plan etc... The forces at work on an aircraft must be calculated in order to arrive at the destination safely
2007-07-21 07:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by ForensicAccountant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has to although plane's computers makes it easy for them to solve mathematical problems and equations.
2007-07-25 02:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jun Agruda 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As a pilot you have to be very good at maths and physics.
2007-07-21 07:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Pixieblu 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋