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What is the term for the tail section of an aircraft that moves to control the direction of the aircraft?
What is the term for the tail section of an aircraft that moves to control the direction of the aircraft?
- Stabilizers (correct)
- Ailerons
- Elevons
- Flaps
What is the unit of measurement for power?
What is the unit of measurement for power?
- Voltage
- Watts (correct)
- Ampere
- Ohms
What type of construction is characterized by the skin taking all the loads?
What type of construction is characterized by the skin taking all the loads?
- Frame
- Monocoque (correct)
- Semi-monocoque
- Truss
What happens to the vibration level and turbine gas temperature when a compressor stall occurs?
What happens to the vibration level and turbine gas temperature when a compressor stall occurs?
What is the term for an atom that has gained an electron?
What is the term for an atom that has gained an electron?
What is the effect of aerodynamic heating on aircraft structures?
What is the effect of aerodynamic heating on aircraft structures?
What is the purpose of a vortex generator in aerodynamics?
What is the purpose of a vortex generator in aerodynamics?
What is a factor that affects the capacitance of a capacitor?
What is a factor that affects the capacitance of a capacitor?
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit?
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit?
How are the flying control surfaces of an aircraft typically connected to the cockpit controls?
How are the flying control surfaces of an aircraft typically connected to the cockpit controls?
What is the primary purpose of using flaps and spoilers on an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of using flaps and spoilers on an aircraft?
Why is mass balancing important for a control surface on an aircraft?
Why is mass balancing important for a control surface on an aircraft?
What is the effect of changing the aerofoil section on stalling angle and stall speed?
What is the effect of changing the aerofoil section on stalling angle and stall speed?
What is the condition for an aircraft to be at its best L/D ratio?
What is the condition for an aircraft to be at its best L/D ratio?
What is the orientation of longerons in the fuselage?
What is the orientation of longerons in the fuselage?
What is the effect of increasing the camber of an aerofoil on its lift?
What is the effect of increasing the camber of an aerofoil on its lift?
What feature is characteristic of delta-wing airplanes?
What feature is characteristic of delta-wing airplanes?
