Which term describes using more power than required for the purpose of achieving a faster rate of airspeed change?

• A. Overcontrolling
• B. Overpower
• C. Overboost
• D. Parasite drag

Answer: (B)

Using more power than is necessary to achieve a faster rate of airspeed change is called overpower. By applying extra throttle beyond what’s needed for the desired speed change, you increase thrust and make the airspeed change occur more quickly. This is different from simply maintaining appropriate power for the present phase of flight, or from control-input or engine-boost concepts. The other terms don’t fit this idea: overcontrolling refers to excessive control inputs on the flight controls, overboost means exceeding the engine’s boost limits, and parasite drag is the drag produced by external surfaces—not a description of using extra power to speed up the rate of airspeed change.