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What is the primary function of a balance tab?
What is the primary function of a balance tab?
- To directly control the flight surface without assistance
- To provide aerodynamic lift during takeoff
- To enhance the sensitivity of flight controls
- To assist the pilot in overcoming control surface movement forces (correct)
How does a servo tab differ from a balance tab?
How does a servo tab differ from a balance tab?
- It increases the control forces needed to reposition surfaces
- It is linked to the control surface with no flight input device
- It is used solely for maintaining static balance during flight
- It operates the primary flight control surface directly (correct)
What function do trim tabs perform when adjustable from the cockpit?
What function do trim tabs perform when adjustable from the cockpit?
- They provide stability only during slow flight conditions
- They can balance the aircraft in flight and assist with control (correct)
- They completely replace the need for manual control inputs
- They increase the aerodynamic drag during high-speed flight
Which tab type requires direct linkage to the flight control input device?
Which tab type requires direct linkage to the flight control input device?
What is the role of an anti-balance or anti-servo tab?
What is the role of an anti-balance or anti-servo tab?
What happens to a spring tab during slow flight?
What happens to a spring tab during slow flight?
What type of tab is geared to deflect proportionally to the control deflection?
What type of tab is geared to deflect proportionally to the control deflection?
Which flight tab is specifically designed to assist pilots with excessive control forces?
Which flight tab is specifically designed to assist pilots with excessive control forces?
What is a primary benefit of gap seals in aircraft?
What is a primary benefit of gap seals in aircraft?
What distinguishing feature does tricycle landing gear have?
What distinguishing feature does tricycle landing gear have?
Why do tail wheel aircraft require the pilot to lean out to see ahead during ground operations?
Why do tail wheel aircraft require the pilot to lean out to see ahead during ground operations?
Which landing gear configuration is most commonly used in modern aviation?
Which landing gear configuration is most commonly used in modern aviation?
What issue can arise from the design of tail wheel aircraft when taking off?
What issue can arise from the design of tail wheel aircraft when taking off?
How does the center of gravity affect the stability of tricycle gear aircraft?
How does the center of gravity affect the stability of tricycle gear aircraft?
What is a common challenge faced by pilots of aircraft with tail wheel gear?
What is a common challenge faced by pilots of aircraft with tail wheel gear?
What aerodynamic advantage do retractable landing wheels provide in amphibious aircraft?
What aerodynamic advantage do retractable landing wheels provide in amphibious aircraft?
What effect does a reduction in speed have on rotating blades in a helicopter?
What effect does a reduction in speed have on rotating blades in a helicopter?
What is the primary function of the feathering hinge in a rotor system?
What is the primary function of the feathering hinge in a rotor system?
Which type of rotor system features a single forged rigid titanium hub?
Which type of rotor system features a single forged rigid titanium hub?
What is the consequence of the dissymmetry of lift in helicopter blades?
What is the consequence of the dissymmetry of lift in helicopter blades?
Why are elastomeric bearings increasingly used in helicopter main rotor systems?
Why are elastomeric bearings increasingly used in helicopter main rotor systems?
What is the role of horizontal hinges in a fully articulated rotor system?
What is the role of horizontal hinges in a fully articulated rotor system?
What feature is often found in modern helicopter main rotors to reduce vibration?
What feature is often found in modern helicopter main rotors to reduce vibration?
How do fluctuations in rotor blade speeds affect their movement?
How do fluctuations in rotor blade speeds affect their movement?
What is the primary function of a stall fence on a wing?
What is the primary function of a stall fence on a wing?
Which of the following materials can gap seals be made from?
Which of the following materials can gap seals be made from?
How do vortex generators assist with aircraft performance?
How do vortex generators assist with aircraft performance?
Why do faster aircraft typically use retractable landing gear?
Why do faster aircraft typically use retractable landing gear?
What impact does turbulent airflow have on an aircraft at high angles of attack?
What impact does turbulent airflow have on an aircraft at high angles of attack?
What is the main advantage of gap seals in aircraft design?
What is the main advantage of gap seals in aircraft design?
What kind of landing gear do simple, low-speed aircraft typically use?
What kind of landing gear do simple, low-speed aircraft typically use?
What potential issue can occur at the gap between the wing and movable control surfaces?
What potential issue can occur at the gap between the wing and movable control surfaces?
What is the primary purpose of the triple-slotted flap when deployed?
What is the primary purpose of the triple-slotted flap when deployed?
How do leading edge flaps contribute to an aircraft's performance?
How do leading edge flaps contribute to an aircraft's performance?
Which statement accurately describes the function of spoilers on an aircraft?
Which statement accurately describes the function of spoilers on an aircraft?
What unique feature do slats provide to an aircraft wing?
What unique feature do slats provide to an aircraft wing?
Where are trim tabs located on an aircraft?
Where are trim tabs located on an aircraft?
What is the function of anti-balance tabs?
What is the function of anti-balance tabs?
What do slot openings near the outer leading edge of a wing do during high angles of attack?
What do slot openings near the outer leading edge of a wing do during high angles of attack?
What materials can be used to manufacture leading edge flaps?
What materials can be used to manufacture leading edge flaps?
