C01 - Introduction

Question 1

What is the horizontal and vertical distance used in Aviation?

Answer 1

• Nautical Miles (nm).

- Feet (ft).

Question 2

How much is 1nm in m?

Answer 2

1852m.

Question 3

How much is 1m in ft?

Answer 3

3.28ft.

Question 4

What is the horizontal and vertical speed used in Aviation?

Answer 4

• Knots (kt).

- Feet per minute (fpm).

Question 5

What is the equation for kt to m/s (2)?

Answer 5

• kt x (1852 ÷ 3600).

- m/s = 0.5144 x kt.

Question 6

What is the equation for m/s to kt (2)?

Answer 6

• m/s x (3600 ÷ 1852).

- kt = 1.944 x m/s.

Question 7

What is the equation for rate of climb/descent?

Answer 7

60 x 3.28ft.

Question 8

Define Acceleration?

Answer 8

The rate of change of Velocity.

Question 9

What is the formula for Acceleration?

Answer 9

F = M x A.

Question 10

Define Momentum?

Answer 10

The product of an object’s Mass multiplied by its Velocity.

Question 11

What is the conversion rate for kg to lb?

Answer 11

1kg = 2.205lb.

Question 12

What is the conversion rate for lb to kg?

Answer 12

1lb = 0.454kg.

Question 13

What is the measurement of Force?

Answer 13

Newtons (N).

Question 14

What is the Earth’s gravitational force?

Answer 14

9.81m/s².

Question 15

If an Aircraft weighs 60,000kg, what is the approximate total weight including the Earth’s gravitational force?

Answer 15

600,000N (multiple the kg by 10m/s²).

Question 16

What is the measurement of Energy?

Answer 16

Joules (J).

Question 17

Name two types of Energy?

Answer 17

• Kinetic.

- Pressure.

Question 18

Define Kinetic Energy?

Answer 18

The Energy which a Mass possesses due to its relative motion.

Question 19

What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

Answer 19

½ mV².

Question 20

Define Pressure Energy?

Answer 20

The Energy that make up a volume of air.

Question 21

Define Work and its measurement (2)?

Answer 21

• When Energy is converted from one form to another.

- Measured in Joules.

Question 22

What is the formula for Work?

Answer 22

Force x Distance.

Question 23

Define Power and its measurement (2)?

Answer 23

• The rate of doing Work.

- Measured in Watts.

Question 24

What is the formula for Power?

Answer 24

Force x Speed.

Question 25

What is Newton’s First Law?

Answer 25

A body will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

Question 26

What is Newton’s Second Law?

Answer 26

Force is equal to Mass times Acceleration (F = MA).

Question 27

What is Newton’s Third Law?

Answer 27

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Question 28

What are the four forces acting on an Aircraft?

Answer 28

• Lift.
• Weight.
• Thrust.
• Drag.