Stalling and Spinning

Question 1

As angle of attack increases; the lift coefficient…

Answer 1

Increase until the stalling angle

Question 2

Definition of a stall

Answer 2

Condition where an increase in the angle of attack results in less lift

Question 3

An increase in weight causes the stalling angle to be required at a … IAS

Answer 3

Higher

Question 4

A decrease in weight causes the stalling angle to be required at a ….. IAS

Answer 4

Lower

Question 5

What is the stall warning device triggered by?

Answer 5

Angle of attack

Question 6

When load factor increases stall speed…..

Answer 6

Increases

Question 7

When power is applied; the stalling IAS……

Answer 7

Decreases

Question 8

When flaps are applied; stall speed

Answer 8

Decreases

Question 9

Effect of ice or damage on stall speed?

Answer 9

Increased stall speed

Question 10

When Centre of Gravity moves aft; stall speed….

Answer 10

Decreases

Question 11

What is the ideal way for a wing to stall?
Root to tip
or
Tip to Root

Answer 11

Root to tip

Question 12

Design features to help with root to tip stall

Answer 12

• Twisting wing to reduce angle of incidence

- Stall strips

Question 13

In a wing drop; which wing has the highest AOA?

Answer 13

Dropping wing

Question 14

In a wing drop; which wing has the most drag?

Answer 14

Dropping wing

Question 15

What will the speed indicate in a spin?

Answer 15

Low and unchanging

Question 16

What will the speed indicate in a spiral dive?

Answer 16

Fast and increasing

Question 17

Spin recovery

Answer 17

• Unstall the wing; nose down pitch

- Apply opposite rudder; stops yaw