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In order to retrim an aircraft in level flight if it has been flying left wing low with a nose down attitude, which of the following options should be selected?
In order to retrim an aircraft in level flight if it has been flying left wing low with a nose down attitude, which of the following options should be selected?
- Lateral trim wheel to anti-clockwise and elevator trim forward
- Lateral trim wheel to clockwise and elevator trim forward
- Lateral trim to left and elevator trim aft
- Lateral trim wheel to clockwise and elevator trim aft (correct)
For an aircraft flying at a constant indicated airspeed (IAS), which of the following statements about drag is correct?
For an aircraft flying at a constant indicated airspeed (IAS), which of the following statements about drag is correct?
- Drag will be less at altitude than at sea level because true airspeed (TAS) is lower
- Drag will be greater at altitude than at sea level because TAS is higher
- Drag will be less at altitude than at sea level because the density is lower
- Drag will be the same at altitude as at sea level (correct)
Dihedral is incorporated in an aircraft to provide:
Dihedral is incorporated in an aircraft to provide:
- lateral stability around the longitudinal axis (correct)
- lateral stability around the normal axis
- longitudinal stability about the lateral axis
- a pedulous effect
During a flight at zero angle of attack, what is the pressure along the upper surface of a wing?
During a flight at zero angle of attack, what is the pressure along the upper surface of a wing?
An aircraft has positive static stability if after it has been disturbed from its trimmed position:
An aircraft has positive static stability if after it has been disturbed from its trimmed position:
As a general rule, if the angle of attack of an aerofoil is increased, the centre of pressure will:
As a general rule, if the angle of attack of an aerofoil is increased, the centre of pressure will:
You are going to use Runway 18 and there is a large passenger jet that has just landed. Which wind direction would be of the most concern in regards to wake turbulence?
You are going to use Runway 18 and there is a large passenger jet that has just landed. Which wind direction would be of the most concern in regards to wake turbulence?
Dynamic longitudinal instability in an aircraft can be identified by which of the following options?
Dynamic longitudinal instability in an aircraft can be identified by which of the following options?
The angle of deflection of differential ailerons when the aircraft is being rolled will be greatest?
The angle of deflection of differential ailerons when the aircraft is being rolled will be greatest?
The dihedral angle on a high wing aircraft is usually less than a low wing design because the high wing has:
The dihedral angle on a high wing aircraft is usually less than a low wing design because the high wing has:
Mass balance weights are fitted to some flight controls. Their purpose is to prevent control surface flutter.
Mass balance weights are fitted to some flight controls. Their purpose is to prevent control surface flutter.
When the aircraft is stationary on the ground and the control column is moved back, a spring tab on the elevator:
When the aircraft is stationary on the ground and the control column is moved back, a spring tab on the elevator:
What is the stall speed of an aeroplane under a load factor of 2 if the unaccelerated stall speed is 80 knots?
What is the stall speed of an aeroplane under a load factor of 2 if the unaccelerated stall speed is 80 knots?
To trim the aircraft to maintain a nose down attitude, the elevator trim will:
To trim the aircraft to maintain a nose down attitude, the elevator trim will:
Directional stability of an aircraft is dependent upon:
Directional stability of an aircraft is dependent upon:
The effect of increasing IAS on primary flight control movement is that?
The effect of increasing IAS on primary flight control movement is that?
To have sufficient longitudinal stability for all conditions, an aircraft must have:
To have sufficient longitudinal stability for all conditions, an aircraft must have:
Wing loading means the ratio between:
Wing loading means the ratio between:
If an aircraft's directional stability is greater than its lateral stability, what effect will it have?
If an aircraft's directional stability is greater than its lateral stability, what effect will it have?
To recover from a spiral dive, the pilot must:
To recover from a spiral dive, the pilot must:
A higher level of lateral stability is a property possessed by which of the following aircraft designs?
A higher level of lateral stability is a property possessed by which of the following aircraft designs?
A heavy aircraft is taking off on Runway 27 and you are in a light aircraft taking off on Runway 03. The heavy rotates after the intersection of Runway 03. How long must you wait due to wake turbulence?
A heavy aircraft is taking off on Runway 27 and you are in a light aircraft taking off on Runway 03. The heavy rotates after the intersection of Runway 03. How long must you wait due to wake turbulence?
What are the methods used to reduce propeller noise? (Select one)
What are the methods used to reduce propeller noise? (Select one)
What effect does sweep back have on stability?
What effect does sweep back have on stability?
Which of the following does streamlining reduce?
Which of the following does streamlining reduce?
In a turn, the stalling speed will be:
In a turn, the stalling speed will be:
An aircraft has a wing area of 500 square feet, a span of 63 feet, and weighs 1000 pounds. What is its aspect ratio?
An aircraft has a wing area of 500 square feet, a span of 63 feet, and weighs 1000 pounds. What is its aspect ratio?
If during a level turn, the speed is increased and the rate of turn is kept constant, what will happen?
If during a level turn, the speed is increased and the rate of turn is kept constant, what will happen?
An aircraft with a large fin and keel surface is likely to:
An aircraft with a large fin and keel surface is likely to:
The purpose of wing dihedral is to:
The purpose of wing dihedral is to:
According to Bernoulli's Theory, when the speed of a subsonic airflow increases, what happens to the static pressure?
According to Bernoulli's Theory, when the speed of a subsonic airflow increases, what happens to the static pressure?
If a leading edge flap is extended and aircraft attitude and speed held constant, which statement is correct?
If a leading edge flap is extended and aircraft attitude and speed held constant, which statement is correct?
Slipping in a turn is caused by which of the following?
Slipping in a turn is caused by which of the following?
When flaps are lowered, what happens to the stalling speed?
When flaps are lowered, what happens to the stalling speed?
The speed for Best Rate of Climb (Vy) is:
The speed for Best Rate of Climb (Vy) is:
The angle of attack of a wing directly controls the:
The angle of attack of a wing directly controls the:
For a constant weight, the minimum drag speed with increasing altitude will be:
For a constant weight, the minimum drag speed with increasing altitude will be:
What type of flight control is shown above?
What type of flight control is shown above?
Which of the following statements about a slotted flap is correct?
Which of the following statements about a slotted flap is correct?
What will happen to Vimd (IAS) as altitude increases?
What will happen to Vimd (IAS) as altitude increases?
For a given angle of attack and speed, if the thickness/chord ratio of an aerofoil is increased, which of the following statements is correct?
For a given angle of attack and speed, if the thickness/chord ratio of an aerofoil is increased, which of the following statements is correct?
With an increase in altitude, the directional stability of an aircraft:
a. increases
b. remains constant
c. increases to the tropopause and then decreases
d. decreases
With an increase in altitude, the directional stability of an aircraft:
a. increases
b. remains constant
c. increases to the tropopause and then decreases
d. decreases
If an aircraft is flown with the centre of gravity ahead of the forward limit, what effect would it display?
If an aircraft is flown with the centre of gravity ahead of the forward limit, what effect would it display?
What type of flap is shown above?
What type of flap is shown above?
Moving the center of gravity (CoG) forward will:
Moving the center of gravity (CoG) forward will:
What is the effect of forward movement of the Center of Gravity (CoG)?
What is the effect of forward movement of the Center of Gravity (CoG)?
When the flaps are extended at a constant speed, what happens?
When the flaps are extended at a constant speed, what happens?
The purpose of a trim tab is to:
The purpose of a trim tab is to:
When approaching the stall, the most likely symptoms would be:
When approaching the stall, the most likely symptoms would be:
Control forces may be reduced by which of the following options? (Select one)
Control forces may be reduced by which of the following options? (Select one)
The angle of attack is increased during a turn to:
The angle of attack is increased during a turn to:
For a constant aircraft weight at a constant Indicated Airspeed (IAS) and in level flight, what happens to Vimd (minimum drag) with increased altitude?
For a constant aircraft weight at a constant Indicated Airspeed (IAS) and in level flight, what happens to Vimd (minimum drag) with increased altitude?
If the aspect ratio is halved, how will the induced drag be affected?
If the aspect ratio is halved, how will the induced drag be affected?
How would the nose attitude of an aircraft on approach vary with both the leading edge and trailing edge flaps extended as compared with only the trailing edge flaps extended?
How would the nose attitude of an aircraft on approach vary with both the leading edge and trailing edge flaps extended as compared with only the trailing edge flaps extended?
To recover from a spin, the pilot must:
To recover from a spin, the pilot must:
In an aircraft flight control system fitted with servo tabs, what is the effect of installing external control locks to the main surface?
In an aircraft flight control system fitted with servo tabs, what is the effect of installing external control locks to the main surface?
You consider that you may be undershooting on a glide approach to land. You are flying at the best L/D speed but what should you do next?
You consider that you may be undershooting on a glide approach to land. You are flying at the best L/D speed but what should you do next?
At what angle of attack does a typical aerofoil generate maximum lift?
At what angle of attack does a typical aerofoil generate maximum lift?
What would be the signs that an aircraft is about to enter a spin? (Select all that apply)
What would be the signs that an aircraft is about to enter a spin? (Select all that apply)
When does a Servo tab on the rudder move?
When does a Servo tab on the rudder move?
Yaw to the left during takeoff in a nose wheel aircraft with a clockwise rotating propeller is caused by what?
Yaw to the left during takeoff in a nose wheel aircraft with a clockwise rotating propeller is caused by what?
What is the effect of the downward displacement of an aileron?
What is the effect of the downward displacement of an aileron?
In a steady climb, which of the following statements is correct?
In a steady climb, which of the following statements is correct?
For a piston engine aircraft, what is speed X?
For a piston engine aircraft, what is speed X?
Aircraft A and Aircraft B are identical. Because of their loading for a particular flight, Aircraft A is half the weight of Aircraft B. If Aircraft A now stalls at 65 knots, at what speed will Aircraft B stall?
Aircraft A and Aircraft B are identical. Because of their loading for a particular flight, Aircraft A is half the weight of Aircraft B. If Aircraft A now stalls at 65 knots, at what speed will Aircraft B stall?
Which aircraft stability issue will be corrected by a yaw damper?
Which aircraft stability issue will be corrected by a yaw damper?
An aeroplane that has positive static stability can be which of the following?
An aeroplane that has positive static stability can be which of the following?
If True Airspeed remains constant as altitude increases, what will happen to Indicated Airspeed (IAS)?
If True Airspeed remains constant as altitude increases, what will happen to Indicated Airspeed (IAS)?
At 60 knots, an aircraft's flaps produce 120 pounds of drag. The flaps may suffer structural damage if the drag exceeds 400 pounds. What is the maximum speed at which the flaps can be extended?
At 60 knots, an aircraft's flaps produce 120 pounds of drag. The flaps may suffer structural damage if the drag exceeds 400 pounds. What is the maximum speed at which the flaps can be extended?
If the angle of attack and other factors remain constant and the airspeed is doubled, how much lift is produced at a higher speed?
If the angle of attack and other factors remain constant and the airspeed is doubled, how much lift is produced at a higher speed?
When flying straight and level at a constant aircraft weight, what is true about indicated airspeed and angle of attack?
When flying straight and level at a constant aircraft weight, what is true about indicated airspeed and angle of attack?
For two aircraft, identical in every respect except gross weight, to achieve maximum range in nil wind conditions, which statement is correct?
For two aircraft, identical in every respect except gross weight, to achieve maximum range in nil wind conditions, which statement is correct?
Maximum range in a normally aspirated piston engine aircraft is achieved by:
Maximum range in a normally aspirated piston engine aircraft is achieved by:
When two aircraft of different weights are in a steady turn at the same bank angle, which statement is correct?
When two aircraft of different weights are in a steady turn at the same bank angle, which statement is correct?
The purpose of anti balance tabs is to:
The purpose of anti balance tabs is to:
The purpose of an inset hinge on a flight control is to:
The purpose of an inset hinge on a flight control is to:
What effect does extending the flaps have?
What effect does extending the flaps have?
An aircraft is displaced laterally by turbulence to a small angle of bank. If the aircraft then returns to a wings level attitude without any control inputs, it is:
An aircraft is displaced laterally by turbulence to a small angle of bank. If the aircraft then returns to a wings level attitude without any control inputs, it is:
If the IAS remains constant, what effect will an increase in power have on the angle and rate of climb?
If the IAS remains constant, what effect will an increase in power have on the angle and rate of climb?
A stabilator when fitted to an aircraft:
A stabilator when fitted to an aircraft:
Stability in the yawing plane is helped by which of the following?
Stability in the yawing plane is helped by which of the following?
If the weight of an aircraft is increased, what happens to the maximum lift/drag ratio?
If the weight of an aircraft is increased, what happens to the maximum lift/drag ratio?
IAS will equal TAS under which of the following conditions?
IAS will equal TAS under which of the following conditions?
A Frise aileron is designed to:
A Frise aileron is designed to:
To achieve maximum range when a head or tailwind exists, what is the correct speed to use for a propeller powered aircraft?
To achieve maximum range when a head or tailwind exists, what is the correct speed to use for a propeller powered aircraft?
The level flight stall speed (IAS) of an aircraft is 60 knots. What would be your approximate stall speed if the load factor is increased from 1g to 2g?
The level flight stall speed (IAS) of an aircraft is 60 knots. What would be your approximate stall speed if the load factor is increased from 1g to 2g?
Centrifugal Twisting Moment (CTM) will try to move a propeller blade to the:
Centrifugal Twisting Moment (CTM) will try to move a propeller blade to the:
Differential roll spoilers are often used on large aircraft to assist roll control. Which of the following would occur if the pilot rolled the control column to initiate a right turn?
Differential roll spoilers are often used on large aircraft to assist roll control. Which of the following would occur if the pilot rolled the control column to initiate a right turn?
The angle of incidence is the angle between which two elements?
The angle of incidence is the angle between which two elements?
An anti-balance tab is a movable tab on the trailing edge of a control surface which is geared to move in the same direction as the primary control surface. Why is this design incorporated?
An anti-balance tab is a movable tab on the trailing edge of a control surface which is geared to move in the same direction as the primary control surface. Why is this design incorporated?
Increasing the drag at a constant thrust during a descent will:
Increasing the drag at a constant thrust during a descent will:
What is the primary purpose of a spring tab fitted to the trailing edge of a control surface?
What is the primary purpose of a spring tab fitted to the trailing edge of a control surface?
What is the primary purpose of a spring tab fitted to the trailing edge of a control surface?
What is the primary purpose of a spring tab fitted to the trailing edge of a control surface?
If the Center of Gravity (CoG) of an aircraft moves forward, what is the impact on its stability?
If the Center of Gravity (CoG) of an aircraft moves forward, what is the impact on its stability?
Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes the airflow that creates the vortices causing induced drag?
Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes the airflow that creates the vortices causing induced drag?
Which design features reduce static lateral stability? (Select all that apply)
Which design features reduce static lateral stability? (Select all that apply)
A Frise aileron system is one in which:
A Frise aileron system is one in which:
The separation point is:
The separation point is:
For a given speed and angle of attack, if the camber of an aerofoil is increased, what is likely to happen?
For a given speed and angle of attack, if the camber of an aerofoil is increased, what is likely to happen?
A tab that moves in the opposite direction to the flight control is:
A tab that moves in the opposite direction to the flight control is:
What effect does increasing the aspect ratio of an object have?
What effect does increasing the aspect ratio of an object have?
An aircraft keeps yawing to the left. What would be the appropriate trim adjustment for this situation?
An aircraft keeps yawing to the left. What would be the appropriate trim adjustment for this situation?
Wake Turbulence behind the generating aircraft will descend to approximately 900 feet below and spread out to approximately:
Wake Turbulence behind the generating aircraft will descend to approximately 900 feet below and spread out to approximately:
What is the formula to find the aspect ratio of a tapered wing?
What is the formula to find the aspect ratio of a tapered wing?
The Neutral point is the point where:
The Neutral point is the point where:
What effect does the position of the Center of Gravity (CG) have on longitudinal static stability and control response?
What effect does the position of the Center of Gravity (CG) have on longitudinal static stability and control response?
What angle of attack is represented by X?
What angle of attack is represented by X?
Total drag is minimum when:
Total drag is minimum when:
A stagnation point on a body in a moving airstream is a point where:
A stagnation point on a body in a moving airstream is a point where:
When the pilot raises the nose, the angle of attack will increase and what will happen?
When the pilot raises the nose, the angle of attack will increase and what will happen?
If airspeed decreases during a level turn, what action should be taken to maintain altitude?
If airspeed decreases during a level turn, what action should be taken to maintain altitude?
The effect of increasing IAS on primary flight control effectiveness is that
The effect of increasing IAS on primary flight control effectiveness is that
What angle of attack is represented by X?
What angle of attack is represented by X?
At a constant RPM on the ground with a fixed pitch propeller, what is the effect of a headwind?
At a constant RPM on the ground with a fixed pitch propeller, what is the effect of a headwind?
The method employed to mass balance a flight control is to:
The method employed to mass balance a flight control is to:
On a propeller drive aircraft, what is generally the best practice regarding propeller size and speed?
On a propeller drive aircraft, what is generally the best practice regarding propeller size and speed?
When an aircraft is rolled to the left, adverse yaw will be reduced by which of the following options?
When an aircraft is rolled to the left, adverse yaw will be reduced by which of the following options?
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Retrimming Aircraft
Retrimming Aircraft
Clockwise lateral trim and aft elevator trim.
Drag at Constant IAS
Drag at Constant IAS
Drag remains constant at constant IAS, regardless of altitude.
Dihedral Function
Dihedral Function
Enhances lateral stability around the longitudinal axis, resisting roll.
Pressure at Zero Angle of Attack
Pressure at Zero Angle of Attack
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Positive Static Stability
Positive Static Stability
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Increased Angle of Attack
Increased Angle of Attack
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Wake Turbulence
Wake Turbulence
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Dynamic Longitudinal Instability
Dynamic Longitudinal Instability
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Aileron Deflection
Aileron Deflection
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High Wing Dihedral
High Wing Dihedral
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Mass Balance Weights
Mass Balance Weights
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Spring Tab On Elevator
Spring Tab On Elevator
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Stall Speed at Load Factor 2
Stall Speed at Load Factor 2
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Elevator Trim
Elevator Trim
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Directional Stability
Directional Stability
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IAS Increase
IAS Increase
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Longitudinal Stability
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Wing Loading
Wing Loading
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Instability Effect
Instability Effect
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Spiral Dive Recovery
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A Property
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Propeller Noise Reduction
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Sweep Back Effect
Sweep Back Effect
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Streamlining Reduction
Streamlining Reduction
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Turning stall speed
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Aspect Ratio
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Constant Turn
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Spiral Dive
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Wing Dihedral
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Bernoulli's airflow
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