Flight Controls

Question 1

Lift condition between initial buffet and stall; onset of initial buffet is indicated by an AOA of ______.

Answer 1

1.0

Question 2

Full stall of the wing occurs at an AOA of ____.

Answer 2

1.2

Question 3

AOA Caution range is ______ to ______ and buffet/stall zone is ______ to _______.

Answer 3

0.85 to 0.91 and from 0.91 to 1.10

Question 4

Max range is depicted by a _________ and max endurance by a ________.

Answer 4

Triangle; square

Question 5

At 3 engine climbout speed plus 50 knots a max bank angle of ______ degrees is permissible.

Answer 5

30 degrees

Question 6

Landing gear down, lowers rate of climb by approx.

Answer 6

420 fpm

Question 7

For the KC-135, ground effect begins about ________ ft. above the runway.

Answer 7

130 ft (about one wingspan)

Question 8

The KC-135 displays an effect known as initial buffet which is airflow separation on ___________ and is an indication that you are approaching ___________.

Answer 8

The main wing; stall speed

Question 9

____________ directly affects induced drag?

Answer 9

Ground effect

Question 10

Approximately ______ % of the roll authority on the KC-135 comes from the spoilers.

Answer 10

60%

Question 11

If gusts are present, the takeoff and climbout speeds are increased. For heavy gross weights, if flap placard speed approaches or exceeds flap retraction schedule, use the flap placard speed minus _________ knots as the flap retraction speed.

Answer 11

5

Question 12

_____ degree flap takeoffs are better for close-in obstacles and short runways.

Answer 12

30 degree flaps

Question 13

Flaps at _____ degrees are preferred on takeoff due to more excess thrust which provides better climb and acceleration rates.

Answer 13

20 degrees

Question 14

We only have a ____% stall margin on takeoff, limit bank when performance is critical

Answer 14

10%

Question 15

The rotation go-around (RGA) computer may use a higher angle of attack (AOA) as the basis for the climbout profile due to _________________.

Answer 15

Over rotation on takeoff

Question 16

Better acceleration and margin above stall during takeoff is obtained using _______ degrees of flap

Answer 16

20

Question 17

High-speed buffet can be characterized as:

Answer 17

Flow disruptions caused by shock waves on the main wing

Question 18

What is the procedure for dealing with Mach tuck?

Answer 18

Extend the speed brakes then reduce power

Question 19

What is the procedure for dealing with Dutch roll?

Answer 19

Use lateral controls (yoke) or descend/speed up

Question 20

Flying as little as _______kts fast on short final can result in increased flare distances of as much as 1,000 ft (even more when using less than 50 flaps)

Answer 20

6

Question 21

What do you do if the aircraft bounces on landing?

Answer 21

Either hold the landing attitude to land or go-around

Question 22

If you are below 15,000 ft and you find yourself in a stall, extend flaps to _____.

Answer 22

30 degrees

Question 23

During takeoff and landing, PWS does not report windshear on the runway at speeds above _____ kts until the airplane is airborne and above ______ft AGL.

Answer 23

100; 50

Question 24

If excessive windshear is encountered below ________ ft AGL, a go-around should be initiated.

Answer 24

500

Question 25

Overstressing the vertical fin can occur with the rudder in the high pressure range when above ___ KIAS

Answer 25

230

Question 26

EFAS starts to apply rudder when it detects a speed difference of approx _____% N1 between the two outboard engines.

Answer 26

10%

Question 27

ASM Thrust light will illuminate at a speed difference of ______%N1 between the two engines, indicating a probable engine failure.

Answer 27

30%

Question 28

During takeoff planning, what can you do to counter difficulties following an engine failure?

Answer 28

Use the lowest allowable thrust

Question 29

The EFAS assists during ___________ engine failures only

Answer 29

Outboard

Question 30

You are above Vmca and experience an outboard engine failure. Which control forces do you use to control the aircraft?

Answer 30

Rudder and aileron

Question 31

If rudder hydraulic pressure does not fall into the low range when the flaps are raised either stay below _________kts or ______________.

Answer 31

230; turn the rudder power switch off prior to 230 knots

Question 32

What speed must you be at to reengage rudder power?

Answer 32

220 KIAS or below