Chapter 2.5 - Exam Review

Question 1

What is a power-off descent called?

Answer 1

A glide.

Question 2

In a glide, where the Thrust is fixed at zero, the rate of descent is (fixed/variable) and the Airspeed is controlled with the (Elevators/Throttle)?

Answer 2

• Variable.

- Elevators.

Question 3

True or False. Flaps are primarily lowered on approach because they lower the stall speed and steepen the approach path, both of which help to decrease the landing distance?

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

A Wing’s best Lift/Drag ratio occurs at an Angle of Attack of about (4°/16°)?

Answer 4

4°.

Question 5

The speed for best Lift/Drag ratio (minimum drag) is the Aircraft’s (normal cruise/best glide) speed?

Answer 5

Best glide speed.

Question 6

In a glide, if the nose is raised to try and ‘stretch the glide’, what happens to the airspeed and the glide path?

Answer 6

Airspeed is reduced and glide path is steepened.

Question 7

Maximum gliding distance is (increased/reduced) by flying at indicated Airspeeds either above or below the Aircraft’s best glide speed?

Answer 7

Reduced.

Question 8

When undershooting a glide approach to land, the best glide speed should be (increased/decreased/maintained)?

Answer 8

Maintained.

Question 9

What effect does a headwind have on an Aircraft’s glide path and glide distance (relative to the ground)?

Answer 9

Steepens the glide path and reduces glide distance.

Question 10

In a glide at a constant IAS, what is the effect of adding power on the descent angle and rate of descent?

Answer 10

Rate and Angle of descent is decreased.

Question 11

At a constant IAS, what is the effect of lowering Flaps on the glide angle and rate of descent?

Answer 11

Glide angle and rate of descent is increased.