Flight Controls | Primary Flight Controls Flashcards

1
Q

There are _ ways of actuating flying controls, they are ___

A

4

  • Manual
  • Electric
  • Penuematic
  • Hydraulic
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2
Q

Electric and pneumatic controls can be power ___ and power ___

A

operated assisted

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3
Q

Controls are reversible when ___

A

the aerodynamic loads provide feedback to the pilot

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4
Q

Controls are irreversible when ___, and ___ is required

A

there is no feedback provided, artificial feel

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5
Q

Q-Feel uses __ and ___ inputs to prevent overstressing powered controls

A

static pitot

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6
Q

The most common hydraulic fluid is ___ based and stored in a ___

A

mineral reservoir

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7
Q

The two states of the feel system are ___ and ___, and a ____ indication for each system

A

on off pressure failure

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8
Q

The tail is involved with ___, ___, and ___

A

Control Balance Stability

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9
Q

The entire stabiliser moving to control pitch is called a ___

A

stabilator

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10
Q

Canards have ___ moment arms

A

longer

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11
Q

Both sets of control surfaces with a canard produce ___

A

positive lift

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12
Q

The critical angle for the fin can be increased with the use of ___

A

dorsal and ventral fins

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13
Q

Aileron snatch results from the centre of pressure moving rapidly back and forth over the aileron at ___ ___ ___

A

angles of attack

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