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What happens to lift when the airspeed is doubled and other factors remain constant?
What happens to lift when the airspeed is doubled and other factors remain constant?
Which type of wing is defined by the ratio of wingspan to the average chord?
Which type of wing is defined by the ratio of wingspan to the average chord?
What does the horizontal stabilizer house in an aircraft?
What does the horizontal stabilizer house in an aircraft?
Which type of fuel is NOT typically used in engine-powered aircraft?
Which type of fuel is NOT typically used in engine-powered aircraft?
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What do servo motors act as in fixed wing UAVs?
What do servo motors act as in fixed wing UAVs?
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Which type of wing is considered more efficient than rectangular and tapered straight wings?
Which type of wing is considered more efficient than rectangular and tapered straight wings?
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Which of the following is a control surface in a fixed-wing aircraft?
Which of the following is a control surface in a fixed-wing aircraft?
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What is the principle that explains the relationship between the speed of a fluid and its pressure?
What is the principle that explains the relationship between the speed of a fluid and its pressure?
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Which force acts to pull the aircraft downward?
Which force acts to pull the aircraft downward?
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What is the standard path followed by aircraft when taking off or landing while maintaining visual contact with the airfield?
What is the standard path followed by aircraft when taking off or landing while maintaining visual contact with the airfield?
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Which motion of a fixed-wing UAV is controlled by the movement of the rudder?
Which motion of a fixed-wing UAV is controlled by the movement of the rudder?
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What is the point where the weight of the aircraft/RPA acts, and all three axes (longitudinal, lateral, and vertical) pass through?
What is the point where the weight of the aircraft/RPA acts, and all three axes (longitudinal, lateral, and vertical) pass through?
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What does the term 'DISREGARD' mean in radio communication?
What does the term 'DISREGARD' mean in radio communication?
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What does 'CORRECTION' signify in radio communication?
What does 'CORRECTION' signify in radio communication?
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In aviation, what does VFR stand for?
In aviation, what does VFR stand for?
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The angle of climb in an aircraft is proportional to what factor?
The angle of climb in an aircraft is proportional to what factor?
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What happens to the ground distance covered when a glider is gliding into a headwind?
What happens to the ground distance covered when a glider is gliding into a headwind?
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What causes skidding outward in a turn for a fixed-wing aircraft?
What causes skidding outward in a turn for a fixed-wing aircraft?
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Study Notes
Lift and Airspeed
- Doubling airspeed increases lift fourfold, assuming other factors remain constant due to the lift equation (Lift ∝ Airspeed²).
Wing Types
- Aspect ratio defines the type of wing, calculated as the ratio of wingspan to average chord.
Horizontal Stabilizer
- Houses the horizontal tail surfaces, stabilizing the aircraft and controlling pitch.
Fuel Types
- Jet fuel is commonly used; fuels like gasoline are not typically used in engine-powered aircraft.
Servo Motors in UAVs
- Act as control surfaces, allowing for precise maneuvering and stability of fixed-wing UAVs.
Wing Efficiency
- Elliptical wings are considered more aerodynamically efficient than rectangular and tapered straight wings.
Control Surfaces
- Ailerons, elevators, and rudders serve as control surfaces in fixed-wing aircraft.
Fluid Dynamics Principle
- Bernoulli's principle explains the relationship between fluid speed and pressure, indicating that increased speed results in decreased pressure.
Downward Force
- Weight is the force that pulls the aircraft downward, counteracting lift.
Flight Path
- The standard takeoff or landing path is called the traffic pattern, designed for visual reference to the airfield.
Rudder Motion
- The rudder controls yaw, allowing the aircraft to turn left or right by adjusting the balance of forces.
Center of Gravity
- The center of gravity is the point where the weight of the aircraft is centralized, crucial for stability across all axes.
Radio Communication Terms
- 'DISREGARD' instructs the receiver to ignore the last transmission.
- 'CORRECTION' indicates a mistake has been made in the previous communication.
Aviation Terminology
- VFR stands for Visual Flight Rules, allowing pilots to operate aircraft based on visual reference to the ground.
Angle of Climb
- The angle of climb is proportional to power-to-weight ratio; greater power allows for steeper climbs.
Gliding into Headwind
- Ground distance covered is reduced when gliding into a headwind due to opposing forces.
Skidding in Turns
- Skidding outward in a turn results from excessive speed and insufficient bank angle, disrupting the balance of centrifugal and gravitational forces.
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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.
