Question 1

What is the purpose of the ailerons on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To control the roll of the aircraft

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To control the pitch of the aircraft

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To control the yaw of the aircraft

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To control the speed of the aircraft

Question 2

What is the purpose of the elevator on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To control the pitch of the aircraft

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To control the speed of the aircraft

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To control the roll of the aircraft

Answer

To control the yaw of the aircraft

Question 3

What is the center of gravity of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

The point at which the aircraft's weight is evenly balanced in all directions.

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The point at which the aircraft's landing gear is located.

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The point at which the aircraft's wings are attached.

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The point at which the aircraft's engines are placed.

Question 4

Why is it important to maintain the proper center of gravity in an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safe and stable flight.

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To reduce fuel consumption.

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To increase the aircraft's speed.

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To improve passenger comfort.

Question 5

What is the purpose of determining the center of gravity range in an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safe and balanced flight.

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To reduce aerodynamic drag.

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To maximize passenger capacity.

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To increase fuel efficiency.

Question 6

How does a rearward center of gravity affect the stability of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

It decreases stability and can cause nose-heavy conditions.

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It improves stability but reduces maneuverability.

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It increases stability and improves maneuverability.

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It has no effect on the stability of the aircraft.

Question 7

Which component of an aircraft's structure is responsible for supporting the weight and maintaining the center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

Fuselage

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Engines

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Tail

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Wings

Question 8

What is the purpose of a datum line in relation to aircraft center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

To establish a reference point for measuring the distances of various components from the center of gravity.

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To indicate the maximum allowable center of gravity range.

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To calculate the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight.

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To determine the fuel capacity of the aircraft.

Question 9

Which axis is responsible for the roll motion of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal axis

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Directional axis

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Vertical axis

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Lateral axis

Question 10

Which axis is responsible for the yaw motion of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Vertical axis

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Directional axis

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Longitudinal axis

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Lateral axis

Question 11

Which axis is responsible for the rotation of an aircraft in the vertical plane?

Accepted Answer

Yaw axis

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Pitch axis

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Climb axis

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Roll axis

Question 12

Which axis is responsible for the rotation of an aircraft in the longitudinal plane?

Accepted Answer

Roll axis

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Yaw axis

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Pitch axis

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Vertical axis

Question 13

Which of the following factors affects the lift generated by an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Angle of attack

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Weight of the aircraft

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Thrust produced

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Density of air

Question 14

What is the purpose of an aircraft's flaps?

Accepted Answer

Increase lift and drag

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Stabilize the aircraft

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Reduce fuel consumption

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Increase speed

Question 15

What is the purpose of an aircraft's winglets?

Accepted Answer

Reduce drag

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Generate thrust

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Control yaw

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Increase lift

Question 16

What is the purpose of an aircraft's leading edge slats?

Accepted Answer

Improve lift at low speeds

Answer

Increase speed

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Control yaw

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Reduce drag

Question 17

What is the purpose of an aircraft's elevators?

Accepted Answer

Control pitch

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Generate lift

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Increase speed

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Reduce drag

Question 18

What is the angle of attack?

Accepted Answer

The angle between the oncoming airflow and the chord line of an airfoil.

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The angle between the leading edge of an airfoil and the horizontal axis.

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The angle between the wingspan and the fuselage.

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The angle between the cockpit and the tail fin.

Question 19

What is the center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

The point where the total weight of an object or system can be considered to act.

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The point where lift is generated on an aircraft.

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The point where thrust is applied on an aircraft.

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The point where the wingspan is measured on an aircraft.

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