Aviation Info Flashcards
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What are the visibility limits for the VASI system during the daytime?
A. 1 mile
B. 2 miles
C. 3 miles
D. 4 miles
E. 5 miles
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
E. Five miles. The upper limit for the VASI system during the day under normal conditions is five miles.
Which of these is not a common helicopter control?
A. The jawbone
B. The collective
C. The cyclic
D. The directional control system
E. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. The jawbone. The jawbone is not a helicopter control whereas the cyclic, the collective, and the directional control system all are.
Which of the following physical forces is not part of the flight envelope?
A. Thrust
B. Drag
C. Weight
D. Gravity
E. Lift
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Weight. Lift, gravity, thrust, and drag are all part of the flight envelope.
Why does the landing gear wheels on an airplane come in sets of 3?
A. More streamlined
B. Tradition
C. Better weight tolerance
D. Better takeoff speed
E. Increased passenger capacity
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Better weight tolerance. Landing gear wheels come in sets of three in order to tolerate more weight.
What is the shape of the Delta Wing system?
A. Triangular
B. Rectangular
C. Circular
D. Diamond
E. Uneven
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Triangular. The Delta Wing system consists of a triangular shape.
A third set of landing gear wheels positioned under the nose of a plane is known as the
A. Frontal arrangement
B. Common arrangement
C. Common configuration
D. Tricycle arrangement
E. Forward landing configuration
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D. Tricycle arrangement. The most common and modern configuration.
A plane’s longitudinal axis runs
A. From the nose to the tale in a straight line running through the center
B. From wing to wing
C. From floor to ceiling
D. Diagonally, from the front of the plane to the rear
E. Diagonally, from the rear of the plane to the front
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Nose to tail straight line through center. One of the three main axis.
Which of the following is not a primary flight maneuver?
A. Hovering
B. Straight and level flight
C. Turning
D. Climbing
E. Descending
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Hovering. Hovering is performed by helicopters.
A plane’s wings serve the function of
A. Powerplants
B. Rudders
C. Airfoils
D. Truss fuselages
E. Trim Tabs
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Airfoils
The wing shape that performs well at higher speeds is known as the
A. Swept Wing
B. Swoop Wing
C. Site Wing
D. Stand Wing
E. Swift Wing
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Swept wing. Like all wing types, the swept wing involves a trade-off in performance depending upon the conditions present.
The purpose of a tail rotor on a helicopter is to
A. Counteract lift
B. Counteract torque
C. Increase thrust
D. Increase lift
E. Decrease thrust
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B. Counteract torque. Without this manipulation, a helicopter would not be able to fly in the intended direction and instead would spin in an uncontrolled way.
If a runway is positioned equal to the number 6 on a normal clock face, it would be given the number
A. 6
B. 12
C. 9
D. 18
E. 7
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D. 18. The naming is based on the degrees of a circle, so the halfway point would receive the name 18.
The areas of an airport controlled by an air traffic controller are called the
A. Movement areas
B. Major areas
C. Motion areas
D. Aviation areas
E. Operational areas
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Movement areas.
For an airplane turn to be classed as shallow, it must occur at
A. An angle of 30 degrees or less
B. An angle of 20 degrees or less
C. An angle of 45 degrees or less
D. An angle of 10 degrees or less
E. An angle of 5 degrees or less
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B. An angle of 20 degrees or less. Turns occurring at 20 degrees or less are termed shallow.
To recover from a plane stalling, a pilot is required to
A. Angle the nose of the plane upwards and greatly increase throttle
B. Angle the nose of the plane downwards and slightly increase throttle
C. Angle the nose of the plane downwards and greatly increase throttle
D. Angle the nose of the plane upwards and slightly increase throttle
E. Angle the nose of the plane straight and level and slightly increase
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Angle the nose of the plane downwards and greatly increase throttle. This action is needed to attempt to restart the plane and avoid a crash or forced landing.
Runway lights colored an unbroken red indicate an aircraft is
A. Within 3000 feet of the runway
B. Within 2000 feet of the runway
C. Within 4000 feet of the runway
D. Within 100 feet of the runway
E. Within 1000 feet of the runway
Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
E. Within 1000 feet of the runway.
During landing, a plane’s nose is angled
A. Upwards
B. Downwards
C. Level
D. Different positions are possible
E. Depends on the type of plane
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Upwards. The landing is achieved by manipulating the levels of thrust to allow the plane to touch the ground in the smoothest way possible.
Which of the following are not one of the four main flight maneuvers?
A. Straight and level flight
B. Climbing
C. Swooping
D. Descending
E. Turning
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Swooping
In night conditions, a VASI system is effective up to a distance of
A. 10 miles
B. 30 miles
C. 40 miles
D. 20 miles
E. 35 miles
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D. 20 miles
A helicopter’s directional control system allows the pilot to
A. Adjust the pitch of the main rotor
B. Decrease levels of thrust
C. Hover without using any other controls
D. Adjust the pitch of the tail rotor
E. None of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D. Adjust the pitch of the tail rotor.
During a climb, an airplane pilot is required to
A. Generate extra thrust to counter increased torque
B. Generate extra torque to counter increased lift
C. Generate extra lift to counter increased torque
D. Generate extra thrust to counter increased drag
E. Generate extra torque to counter increased drag
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
D. Generate extra thrust to counter increased drag. If a pilot does not do this, the plane will not be able to climb due to the increased drag acting on it.
Which of the following best describes the difference between a wing’s leading edge and trailing edge?
A. The leading edge is fatter and more rounded than the trailing edge.
B. The leading edge is thinner and more rounded than the trailing edge.
C. The leading edge is of equal thickness but more rounded than the trailing edge.
D. The leading edge is thinner and less rounded than the trailing edge.
E. The leading edge is fatter and less rounded than the trailing edge.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. The leading edge is fatter and more rounded than the trailing edge.
During the daytime, the VASI system is effective up to a distance of
A. 20 miles
B. 5 miles
C. 10 miles
D. 15 miles
E. 25 miles
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B. 5 miles
When a pilot angles the nose of a plane downwards, the wings generate
A. Higher levels of thrust
B. Lower levels of thrust
C. Lower levels of lift
D. Higher levels of lift
E. No change in lift or thrust
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Lower levels of lift. This maneuver is used during descents accordingly.