Aircraft Stability

Front

What are flaps used for in aircraft?

Back

Flaps are used to increase lift and drag during takeoff and landing, allowing for slower flight speeds and steeper angles of descent.

Front

Which type of aircraft is designed to be most stable?

Back

Trainer aircraft are designed to be most stable, making them suitable for novice pilots.

Front

What characterizes negatively stable aircraft?

Back

Negatively stable aircraft move farther away from their original attitude when displaced and may descend uncontrollably.

Front

What is pitch stability in aircraft?

Back

Pitch stability refers to the aircraft's ability to maintain its angle of attack around its lateral axis.

Front

What should pilots avoid using to increase descent?

Back

Pilots should avoid using a skid to increase descent, as it can lead to loss of control.

Front

What is the function of ailerons in an aircraft?

Back

Ailerons control the roll of the aircraft around its longitudinal axis, allowing for banked turns.

Front

Define lateral axis in the context of aircraft stability.

Back

The lateral axis is an imaginary line that runs from wingtip to wingtip, around which pitch stability occurs.

Front

What is the role of the vertical axis in aircraft?

Back

The vertical axis is the axis around which yaw stability occurs, controlled by the rudder.

Front

How do flaps affect drag during takeoff?

Back

Flaps increase drag during takeoff, which helps to slow the aircraft down for a controlled ascent.

Front

What is the difference between positive and negative stability?

Back

Positive stability means the aircraft returns to its original position after being displaced, while negative stability means it moves further away from that position.