Av2 - U5 - Exam

Front

Positive stability in an aircraft is its tendency to return to its original __________ when displaced.

Back

attitude

Front

What happens to the rotor system in a helicopter when the pilot raises or lowers the collective control?

Back

The pitch angle of the rotor blades increase or decrease as a whole unit.

Front

True or False. Pitch stability refers to the movement of an aircraft’s nose up and down around its lateral axis.

Back

True

Front

The __________ yaws the airplane left or right. (5.B.1)

Back

rudder

Front

Which of the following are the three axes of flight? (5.B.1) Aft, forward, and center of gravity axis; Tail, forward, and datum axis; Roll, pitch, and yaw axis; Rudder, ailerons, elevator axis

Back

Longitudinal, lateral, and vertical axis

Front

Which of the following are ways that a control input can be transmitted to a control surface? (5.B.1) Options: Hydraulic pressure, electronic signals, cable and pulley; Relative wind and Angle of Attack (AoA); Anti-torque pedals and skit plate; Binary datum and moment

Back

Hydraulic pressure, electronic signals, cable and pulley

Front

When a leading edge device is lowered, it increases the wing’s __________. (5.B.2)

Back

camber.

Front

Which of the following is not a primary flight control surface? Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder

Back

Flaps

Front

How are flaps used during flight?

Back

They increase lift and are retracted at cruising altitude.

Front

Trim systems are designed to _____________.

Back

relieve the pilot of the need to maintain constant pressure on the flight controls.