FIA - Aerodynamics and Aircraft

Question 0

A rectangular wing as compared to other wing platforms has a tendency to stall first at the

Answer 0

Wing root providing adequate stall warning

Question 1

The critical angle of attack at which a given aircraft stalls is dependent on the?

Answer 1

Design of the wing.

Question 2

A wing with a very high aspect ratio (in comparison with a low aspect ratio wing) will have

Answer 2

A low stall speed

Question 3

At a constant velocity and airflow a high aspect ratio we will have (in comparison with a low aspect ratio wing)

Answer 3

Decreased drag especially at a high angle of attack

Question 4

If an aircraft has negative dynamic and positive static stability this will result in

Answer 4

Divergent oscillations

Question 5

As the angle of bank is increased the vertical component of lift

Answer 5

Decreases and the sink rate increases

Question 6

As altitude increases the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will

Answer 6

Remain the same as at low altitude

Question 7

When rolling out of a steep bank turn what causes the lowered aileron to create more drag then when rolling into the turn?

Answer 7

The wings angle of attack is greater as the rollout is started

Question 8

While rolling into a turn, if the inclinometer appears as illustrated in A HCL and CF vectors would be acting on the aircraft as illustrated in

Answer 8

2, and more right pedal pressure is needed to center the ball

Question 9

While rolling out of the left turn if the inclinometer appears as illustrated in A the HCL and CF vectors would be acting on the aircraft as illustrated in

Answer 9

4, and more right pedal pressure is needed to center the ball

Question 10

During the entry to a right turn the nose of the aircraft swings slightly to the left before it swings along the horizon to the right. This is a

Answer 10

Slipping entry; more right rudder pressure should have been applied for the amount of aileron pressure being used.

Question 11

During a 30° bank turn what effect would a reduction in airspeed have on the rate and radius of turn?

Answer 11

The rate would increase; the radius would decrease.

Question 12

During a level turn increasing the airspeed while maintaining a constant load factor would result in

Answer 12

An increase in radius of turn

Question 13

Which would likely result in a slipping turn?

Answer 13

Increasing the rate of turn without using rudder.

Question 14

Choose the true statement pertaining to a slip or skid in an airplane

Answer 14

In a right descending turn if excessive left rudder is applied to compensate for the decreased torque effect, a slip will result

Question 15

In a propeller driven airplane maximum range occurs at

Answer 15

Maximum lift/drag ratio

Question 16

The angle of attack in which an airplane stalls

Answer 16

Remains constant regardless of gross weight

Question 17

Which statement is true relating to the factors which produce stalls

Answer 17

The stalling angle of attack is independent of the speed of airflow over the wings.

Question 18

Which characteristic of a spin is not a characteristic of a steep spiral

Answer 18

Stalled wing

Question 19

If an accelerated stall occurs in a steep turn how will the aircraft respond?

Answer 19

In a slip the high wing stalls first; in a skid the low wing stalls first; in coordinated flight, both wings stall the same time.

Question 20

If an accelerated stall occurs during a steep turn in which direction would the aircraft tend to roll?

Answer 20

The direction of roll depends on whether the airplane is slipping, skidding or in coordinated flight.

Question 21

If in adequate right rudder is used during a climbing right turn what may occur if the aircraft stalls?

Answer 21

A spin to the left

Question 22

Which statement is true concerning the aerodynamic conditions which occur during a spin entry?

Answer 22

After a full stall the wing that drops continues in a stalled condition while the rising wing regains and continues to produce some left causing the rotation.

Question 23

Which is a correct spin recovery technique

Answer 23

Reduce power to idle apply opposite rudder and forward elevator control

Question 24

The critical engine on most light multiengine airplanes with clockwise rotating propellers is the

Answer 24

Left engine because of the P factor of the right propeller.

Question 25

On a multi engine airplane with engines which rotate clockwise the critical engine is the

Answer 25

Left engine because the right engine center of thrust is farther away from the centerline of the fuselage.

Question 26

When operating a light multiengine airplane at V(MC) the pilot should expect performance to be sufficient to maintain

Answer 26

Heading

Question 27

For an airplane with reciprocating non-turbocharged engines V(MC)

Answer 27

Decreases with altitude

Question 28

Which is true regarding the operation of a multiengine airplane with one engine inoperative

Answer 28

Banking towards the inoperative engine increases V(MC)

Question 29

Which condition causes V(MC) to be the highest?

Answer 29

CG is at the most rearward allowable position

Question 30

When one engine fails on a twin engine airplane, the resulting performance loss

Answer 30

May reduce the rate of climb by 80 to 90 percent or more.

Question 31

The angle between the cord line of an airfoil and the relative wind is known as the angle of

Answer 31

Attack

Question 32

During a steady climb the angle of climb depends on

Answer 32

Excess thrust

Question 33

That portion of the aircraft's total drag created by the production of lift is called

Answer 33

Induced drag and is greatly affected by changes in airspeed.

Question 34

As airspeed decreases in level flight total drag of an aircraft becomes greater than the total drag produced at the maximum lift/drag speed because of the

Answer 34

Increase in induced drag.

Question 35

Which relationship is correct when comparing drag and airspeed

Answer 35

Induced drag varies inversely as the square of the airspeed.

Question 36

Changes in the center of pressure of the wings affect the aircraft's

Answer 36

Aerodynamic balance and controllability

Question 37

The angle of attack of the leading directly controls the

Answer 37

Distribution of positive and negative pressure acting on the wing.

Question 38

Which statement is true regarding airplane flight at L/D (Max)

Answer 38

Any angle of attack other than that for L/D (max) increases total drag for a given airplane's lift.

Question 39

The lift/drag at 2° angle of attack is approximately the same as the lift/drag for

Answer 39

16.5° angle of attack

Question 40

At which angle of attack does the airplane travel the maximum horizontal distance per foot of altitude lost?

Answer 40

6°

Question 41

Which action will result in a stall?

Answer 41

Exceeding the critical angle of attack

Question 42

At the airspeed represented by point A steady flight, the aircraft will

Answer 42

Have its maximum lift/drag ratio

Question 43

At the airspeed represented by point B in steady flight the pilot can expect to obtain the aircraft's

Answer 43

Maximum glide range in still air

Question 44

An airplane would have a tendency to nose up and have an inherent tendency to enter a stalled condition when the center of pressure is

Answer 44

Forward of the center of gravity

Question 45

The initial tendency of an aircraft to develop forces that further remove the aircraft from its original position when disturbed from a condition of steady flight is known as

Answer 45

Negative static stability

Question 46

If the aircraft's nose initially tends to return to its original position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released the aircraft displays

Answer 46

Positive static stability

Question 47

If the aircraft nose initially tends to move farther away from its original position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released the aircraft displays

Answer 47

Negative static stability

Question 48

The quality of an aircraft that permits it to be operated easily and withstand the stresses imposed on it is

Answer 48

Maneuverability

Question 49

The capability of an aircraft to respond to a pilot's inputs especially with regard to flightpath and Altitude is

Answer 49

Controllability

Question 50

If the aircraft's nose remains in the new position after the elevator control is pressed forward and released the aircraft displays

Answer 50

Neutral static stability

Question 51

A propeller rotating clockwise as seen from the rear creates a spiraling slipstream that tends to rotate the aircraft to the

Answer 51

Left around the vertical axis and to the right around the longitudinal axis

Question 52

The reason for variations in geometric pitch (twisting) along a propellers blade is that it

Answer 52

Permits a relatively constant angle of attack along it's length when in cruising flight

Question 53

With regard to gyroscopic precession, when a force is applied at a point on the rim of a spitting disc the resultant force acts in which direction and at what point?

Answer 53

In the same direction as applied force, 90° ahead in the plane of rotation

Question 54

Which statement is true regarding propeller efficiency? Propeller efficiency is the

Answer 54

Ratio of thrust horsepower to brake horsepower

Question 55

A 70 percent increase in stalling speed would imply a bank angle of

Answer 55

70°

Question 56

What would be the indicated stall speed during a 40° banked turn with the gear down and flaps set at 45°?

Answer 56

83 KIAS

Question 57

A positive load factor of 4 at 140 knots would cause the airplane to

Answer 57

Be subjected to structural damage

Question 58

Adverse yaw during a turn entry is caused by

Answer 58

Decreased induced drag on the lowered wing and increased drag on the raised wing.

Question 59

Which is a slotted flap

Answer 59

3

Question 60

Pitot-static system errors are generally the greatest in which range of airspeed?

Answer 60

Low airspeed

Question 61

If the static pressure tubes are broken inside a pressurized cabin during a high altitude flight the altimeter would probably indicate

Answer 61

Lower than actual flight altitude

Question 62

Which statement is true about the effect of temperature changes on the indications of a sensitive altimeter?

Answer 62

Colder then standard temperatures will place the aircraft lower than altimeter indicates

Question 63

A possible result of using the emergency alternate source of static pressure inside the cabin of an unpressurized airplane is the

Answer 63

Altimeter may indicate in altitude higher than actual altitude being flown.

Question 64

What does the lower limit of the white arc on airspeed indicator represent?

Answer 64

Power off stalls speed in a landing configuration.

Question 65

When using a VOT to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver with an RMI what should the RMI indicate if no errors exist.

Answer 65

180° TO / 360° FROM

Question 66

When using a VOT to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver with the CDI centered what should that OBS indicate if no errors exist?

Answer 66

180° TO, 360° FROM

Question 67

The horizontal dashed line from point B to point D represents the

Answer 67

Positive limit load factor

Question 68

The airspeed indicated by point B is

Answer 68

Maneuvering speed

Question 69

The airspeed indicated by point D is

Answer 69

Never exceed speed

Question 70

Which aircraft characteristic contributes to spiral instability?

Answer 70

Strong static directional stability and weak dihedral effect.

Question 71

In explaining the functions of flight controls the instructor should emphasize that

Answer 71

The pilot should always be considered the center of movement or the reference point from which the movement of the plane is judged

Question 72

The critical angle of attack at which a given aircraft stalls is dependent on the

Answer 72

Design of the aircraft

Question 73

If an accelerated stall occurs in a steep turn how will the aircraft respond?

Answer 73

In coordinated flight both wings stall at the same time.

Question 74

The airspeed indicated by A is?

Answer 74

Normal stall speed

Question 75

As a flight instructor you know that during accelerated stalls

Answer 75

The aircraft tends to stall at a higher indicated airspeed

Question 76

The current gas line from point a to point B represents the

Answer 76

Line of maximum lift capability

Question 77

Which flaps create the most lift?

Answer 77

Split

Question 78

Immediately after take off a downwind turn close to the ground is not recommended because

Answer 78

In the event of an emergency landing from an engine failure, a dangerous attitude could occur

Question 79

Which type of flap gives the highest coefficient of lift?

Answer 79

Fowler