Quiz Points Flashcards
What axis does the aircraft roll around?
Longitudinal axis
What axis does the aircraft pitch around?
Lateral axis
What axis does the aircraft yaw around?
Normal axis
What is the primary and further effect of the elevator?
Primary = Pitch
Further = Height/speed interchange
What is the primary and further effect of the rudder?
Primary = Yaw
Further = Roll
What is the primary and further effect of the ailerons?
Primary = Roll
Further = Yaw
Name three things achieved by lowering slats.
Allows for a higher critical angle.
Improves low speed handling.
Improves the airflow in the boundary layer.
What is trim called that cannot be adjusted during flight?
Fixed tabs
What direction are trim tabs deflected?
In the opposite direction to the control surface.
What does the max rate of climb depend on?
Excess power
What is the absolute ceiling?
When engine power and thrust can’t deliver a sustainable climb.
At what speed do you get best gliding range?
VIMD
How can we maximise turn performance in Prefect type a/c?
Fly:
As low as possible (near sea level for denser air)
At the light buffet
With MINIMUM wing loading
With max power/thrust
At max permissible g loading
If speed is increased during a turn but AoB remains the same, what will happen to the load factor and the turn radius?
Load factor will remain the same
Turn radius will increase
An aircraft will stall at the same…?
Angle of attack, regardless of the attitude with relation to the horizon.
