Load Factor, Stability, Weight And Balance

Question 1

How does the trim tab affect the elevator?

Answer 1

• Trim tab up = Elevator Down
• Trim tab down = Elevator Up

Question 2

What do we Trim a plane for?

Answer 2

Airspeed

Question 3

What is the best way to avoid an elevator trim stall on a go-around?

Answer 3

Anticipate a sudden pitch upward and compensate with forward pressure on control column

Question 4

A possible consequence of a plane loaded with a center of gravity that is too far aft is?

Answer 4

A Flat Spin

Question 5

Dihedral wings help maintain stability around which axis?

Answer 5

Longitudinal

Question 6

What is the Basic Empty Weight of an aircraft?

Answer 6

It’s the Weight of the Aircraft off the Assembly line

Question 7

Forward vs. Aft C of G

Answer 7

Forward
- More stable (longitudinal stability)
- Less fuel efficient (more drag)
- Higher stall speed (higher angle of attack)
- Good stall recovery characteristics

Aft
- Less stable (longitudinal stability)
- More fuel efficient (Less drag)
- Lower stall speed
- Bad stall recovery characteristics

Question 8

Vsacc Formula

Answer 8

Vsacc = Vs x ^LF

Question 9

AROWJIL

Answer 9

Air worthiness
Registration
Operators handbook POH
Weight and balance
Journey log
Insurance
Licenses; student pilot permit, medical, radio

Question 10

AVGAS Weight Fluctuations by temperature

Answer 10

0.1% per 1°C

Question 11

AVGAS Weight Fluctuations by temperature

Answer 11

0.1% per 1°C

Question 12

Rate of turn formula

Answer 12

KTAS/10 + 7

Question 13

What is a standard rate of turn?

Answer 13

3°/Second