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Which flight control causes the airplane to move around the longitudinal axis?

Rudder

Elevator

Ailerons (correct)

None of the above

What is the center of gravity also referred to as?

Center of rotation (correct)

Center of flight

Center of movement

None of the above

Which flight control causes the airplane to move around the lateral axis?

Rudder

Elevator (correct)

Ailerons

None of the above

How many axes of rotation are there in an airplane?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about an airplane in straight-and-level flight?

The airplane will return to a state of equilibrium after a disturbance Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an airplane with stability after a disturbance in straight-and-level flight?

It will eventually return to a state of equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the initial response that an airplane displays after its equilibrium is disrupted?

Static stability Signup and view all the answers

If an airplane has positive static stability, what will it tend to do after the disruptive force is removed?

Return to its original position Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nose of an airplane with negative static stability if it pitches up due to wake turbulence?

It will continue to pitch up even after the turbulence goes away Signup and view all the answers

How is the static stability of an airplane described if it tends to remain in a displaced position after the force is removed, but does not continue to move toward even greater displacement?

Neutral stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an airplane that continues to move away from its original position after the disruptive force is removed?

Negative static stability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about dynamic stability in an airplane?

Dynamic stability refers to the amount of time it takes for an airplane to react to static stability after being displaced from equilibrium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of oscillations in dynamic stability?

Oscillations indicate positive dynamic stability in an airplane. Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of an airplane with negative dynamic stability?

The airplane has oscillations that increase over time. Signup and view all the answers

Which axis does an airplane rotate around when it pitches up or pitches down?

Longitudinal axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the major factor in determining longitudinal stability for an airplane?

The weight and balance of the airplane Signup and view all the answers

Where do all the lifting forces concentrate on an airplane's wing?

Center of lift Signup and view all the answers

For good longitudinal stability, where is the center of gravity typically located in relation to the center of lift?

Forward of the center of lift Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the center of gravity is too far forward in an airplane?

The forces at the tail may not be able to compensate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the elevator trailing edge being deflected upward in an airplane's tail?

To create a downward force on the tail Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe an airplane that continues to move away from its original position after a disruptive force is removed?

Dynamically unstable Signup and view all the answers

What is the center of gravity also referred to as?

Center of balance Signup and view all the answers

How many axes of rotation are there in an airplane?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an airplane that tends to remain in a displaced position after a disruptive force is removed, but does not continue to move toward even greater displacement?

Statically stable Signup and view all the answers

Which axis does lateral stability of an airplane take place around?

Longitudinal axis Signup and view all the answers

What is dihedral?

An upward wing angle with respect to the horizontal Signup and view all the answers

What happens when one wing of an airplane with dihedral is lower than the other?

The airplane experiences a sideslip towards the low wing Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of sideslip on the low wing of an airplane with dihedral?

The low wing experiences an increase in lift Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an airplane with negative static stability if it pitches up due to an external force?

It will continue to pitch up even after the external force is removed Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an airplane being longitudinally stable?

It will return to a properly trimmed angle of attack Signup and view all the answers

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Which flight control causes the airplane to move around the longitudinal axis?

What is the center of gravity also referred to as?

Which flight control causes the airplane to move around the lateral axis?

How many axes of rotation are there in an airplane?

Which of the following is true about an airplane in straight-and-level flight?

What happens to an airplane with stability after a disturbance in straight-and-level flight?

Which term refers to the initial response that an airplane displays after its equilibrium is disrupted?

If an airplane has positive static stability, what will it tend to do after the disruptive force is removed?

What happens to the nose of an airplane with negative static stability if it pitches up due to wake turbulence?

How is the static stability of an airplane described if it tends to remain in a displaced position after the force is removed, but does not continue to move toward even greater displacement?

What is the term used to describe an airplane that continues to move away from its original position after the disruptive force is removed?

Which of the following is true about dynamic stability in an airplane?

What is the significance of oscillations in dynamic stability?

What is the classification of an airplane with negative dynamic stability?

Which axis does an airplane rotate around when it pitches up or pitches down?

What is the major factor in determining longitudinal stability for an airplane?

Where do all the lifting forces concentrate on an airplane's wing?

For good longitudinal stability, where is the center of gravity typically located in relation to the center of lift?

What happens if the center of gravity is too far forward in an airplane?

What is the purpose of the elevator trailing edge being deflected upward in an airplane's tail?

What term is used to describe an airplane that continues to move away from its original position after a disruptive force is removed?

What is the center of gravity also referred to as?

How many axes of rotation are there in an airplane?

What is the term used to describe an airplane that tends to remain in a displaced position after a disruptive force is removed, but does not continue to move toward even greater displacement?

Which axis does lateral stability of an airplane take place around?

What is dihedral?

What happens when one wing of an airplane with dihedral is lower than the other?

What is the effect of sideslip on the low wing of an airplane with dihedral?

What happens to an airplane with negative static stability if it pitches up due to an external force?

What is the result of an airplane being longitudinally stable?

Which axis does lateral stability of an airplane involve?

What is the purpose of dihedral in an airplane's design?

Which of the following is true about directional stability in an airplane?

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Why does the tail of an airplane align with the wind?

Who is your favorite most handsome instructor at TSTC?

What is the result of an airplane experiencing a Dutch roll?

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