1.1 flight controls

Question 1

what is one purpose of wing flaps

Answer 1

to enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed

Question 2

one of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to

Answer 2

increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed

Question 3

what is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane

Answer 3

to control yaw

Question 4

which is not a primary flight control surface

Answer 4

flaps

Question 5

the elevator controls movement around which axis

Answer 5

lateral

Question 6

which statement is true concerning primary flight controls

Answer 6

the effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more airflow over them

Question 7

which of the following is true concerning flaps

Answer 7

flaps allow an increase in the angle of descent without increasing airspeed

Question 8

which device is a secondary flight control

Answer 8

spoilers

Question 9

trim systems are designed to do what

Answer 9

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