18 Questions
What happens to lift when the airspeed is doubled and other factors remain constant?
It increases by four times
Which type of wing is defined by the ratio of wingspan to the average chord?
Elliptical wing
What does the horizontal stabilizer house in an aircraft?
Elevator
Which type of fuel is NOT typically used in engine-powered aircraft?
Jet fuel
What do servo motors act as in fixed wing UAVs?
Actuators for moving control surfaces
Which type of wing is considered more efficient than rectangular and tapered straight wings?
Elliptical wing
Which of the following is a control surface in a fixed-wing aircraft?
Aileron
What is the principle that explains the relationship between the speed of a fluid and its pressure?
Bernoulli's Principle
Which force acts to pull the aircraft downward?
Weight
What is the standard path followed by aircraft when taking off or landing while maintaining visual contact with the airfield?
Airfield Traffic Pattern
Which motion of a fixed-wing UAV is controlled by the movement of the rudder?
Yaw
What is the point where the weight of the aircraft/RPA acts, and all three axes (longitudinal, lateral, and vertical) pass through?
Centre of Gravity
What does the term 'DISREGARD' mean in radio communication?
Ignore the message
What does 'CORRECTION' signify in radio communication?
Correction of an error in the message
In aviation, what does VFR stand for?
Visual Flight Rules
The angle of climb in an aircraft is proportional to what factor?
Amount by which thrust exceeds drag
What happens to the ground distance covered when a glider is gliding into a headwind?
It decreases
What causes skidding outward in a turn for a fixed-wing aircraft?
Excessive bank angle
Test your knowledge on the basic principles of flight including aerodynamics, control surfaces, forces involved in flying, and more. Learn about key concepts like AOA, CG, and different control surfaces in fixed wing aircraft.
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