Aircraft Stability and Control Quiz
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What does stability of an aeroplane refer to?

  • Its characteristic to be directed along a desired flightpath
  • Its ability to withstand stresses imposed during flight
  • Its tendency to prefer to remain in its new position after being disturbed
  • Its ability to return to a particular condition of flight after being slightly disturbed (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of an unstable aircraft?

  • It remains in its new position after being disturbed
  • It tends to move farther away from the original position (correct)
  • It returns to its original position after being disturbed
  • It is preferred to be directed along a desired flightpath

    • How does stability in an aircraft affect maneuverability?

  • It affects the quality of the response of an aircraft to the pilot’s command
  • It affects the characteristic of an aircraft to be directed along a desired flightpath (correct)
  • It has no effect on maneuverability
  • It affects the ability of the aircraft to withstand stresses imposed during flight

    • What is the quality of controllability in an aircraft?

    <p>The quality of the response of an aircraft to the pilot’s command while maneuvering the aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stability is characterized by only the tendency to return to its original position?

    <p>Static stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the stability of an aeroplane to return to its original position after being slightly disturbed without pilot intervention?

    <p>Inherent stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stability is characterized by the aeroplane tending to move farther away from its original position when disturbed?

    <p>Unstable stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of an aircraft refers to its ability to be directed along a desired flightpath and withstand imposed stresses?

    <p>Maneuverability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the quality of the response of an aircraft to the pilot’s command while maneuvering the aircraft?

    <p>Controllability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stability is characterized by only the tendency to return to its original position?

    <p>Static stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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