Exam quiz Principles of Flight (Helicopter) - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What is the reason for retreating blade stall?

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Large pitch angle and small effective airflow

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Large centrifugal forces of the peripheral speed

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Small cone angle and constant peripheral speed

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Small pitch angle and large effective airflow

Question 2

A delta-three hinge is used to allow...

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For a decreased pitch angle at an upwards flapping blade.

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The advancing blade to flap up about the hinge.

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The advancing blade to lead about the hinge.

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The advancing blade to drag about the hinge.

Question 3

What shape of a rotor blade has a positive impact on the lift distribution?

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Double trapezoidal rotor blade with a radius at the blade tip

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Rectangular blade with a geometric setting of 1°

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Trapezoidal blade without radius at the blade tip

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Rectangular trapezoidal blade with no aerodynamic twist

Question 4

Which energies serve to maintain the rotor rpm in an autorotation?

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Potential or kinetic energy

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Mechanical or chemical energy

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Rotational and linear energy

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Frictional and flow energy

Question 5

What action is necessary in a modern helicopter during the transition to a horizontal turn?

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A control column movement backward or raising the collective

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A control column movement forward or raising the collective

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Open the throttle in a helicopter with a rotor turning in an anti-clockwise direction seen from above

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Open the throttle in a helicopter with a rotor turning in a clockwise direction seen from above

Question 6

What is the effect of vortex ring state?

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High rate of descent and irregular pitch, roll, and yaw motions

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Stable descent and high-frequency vibrations in the helicopter

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Decreased rate of descent and strong vibrations from the engine

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Fluctuations in rotor and engine RPM

Question 7

Vx is the speed...

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For the best angle of climb.

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For the best rate of climb.

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To rotate.

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Never to be exceeded.

Question 8

If the critical angle of attack is exceeded, the...

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Boundary layer on the upper side of the rotor blade begins to separate.

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Transition point starts moving towards the airflow direction.

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Boundary layer on the lower side of the rotor blade begins to separate.

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Laminar boundary layer turns into a turbulent boundary layer.

Question 9

The rotor thrust is...

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Perpendicular to the tip path plane.

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Opposite to the rotation of the rotor blade element

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Parallel with the main rotor shaft.

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Perpendicular to the hub plane.

Question 10

The helicopter's stability is increased by...

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Attaching a stabilizer.

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Reducing the rotor RPM.

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Pivoting the drag hinge.

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Decreasing the rotor mass.

Question 11

What types of airflow can be observed around a rotor blade aerofoil?

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Laminar airflow at the leading edge, turbulent airflow further back

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Laminar airflow on the entire upper surface

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Turbulent airflow at the leading edge, laminar airflow further back

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Turbulent airflow on the entire upper surface

Question 12

Which statement about the rotor disc loading in a horizontal curve is correct?

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It increases with increasing bank angle

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It decreases with increasing bank angle

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No change in relation to the cruise flight

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Effects depend on the type of helicopter

Question 13

The ground effect is noticeable by...

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Lower power requirements.

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Strong vertical oscillations.

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Strong horizontal vibrations.

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Larger power requirements.

Question 14

What kind of drag is caused by a lift-producing aerofoil?

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Induced drag

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Parasite drag

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Frictional drag

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Interference drag

Question 15

What force affects the braking torque of the rotor in cruise?

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Inclined rearward tangential force

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Inclined forward lift

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Upward directional rotor thrust

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Inclined forward drag force

Question 16

Which ratio corresponds to the rotor disc loading?

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Helicopter mass / rotor disc

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Rotor disc / helicopter mass

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Rotor thrust / rotor disc

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Rotor thrust / rotor disc

Question 17

The rotor blade shape takes effect on the...

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Lift distribution.

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Rotor head used.

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Noch sensitivity.

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Structural take-off mass.

Question 18

The drive system of the autogyro's main rotor is based on...

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The speed of the airflow.

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A fan in the cabin.

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An engine in the cabin.

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An engine at the rotor blade tip

Question 19

The maximum range in an autorotation will be achieved by...

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A relatively high effective angle of attack.

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A relatively low effective angle of attack.

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A neutral effective angle of attack.

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A negative effective angle of attack.

Question 20

What happens to thrust and tangential force if the rotor RPM decreases by about 10 % in cruise flight?

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The thrust and the tangential force decrease

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The thrust and the tangential force increase

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The thrust decreases and the tangential force remains constant

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The thrust remains constant and the tangential force increases

Question 21

What is the advantage of a turbulent airflow compared to a laminar airflow at an aerofoil with a high angle of attack?

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It adheres to the aerofoil for a longer time

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It has a thinner boundary layer

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It has no form drag

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The separation point moves further forward

Question 22

What is the reason for the driving forces in an autorotation?

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Downward tilted effective airflow

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Low rate of descent

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Increased pitch angle

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High airspeeds

Question 23

Which factor affects the available response time to initiate an autorotation after engine failure?

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Inertia of the main rotor system

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Movement of the pressure point

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Functionality of the coupling

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Profile shape of the rotor blades

Question 24

What shall be considered before terminating a turn in an autorotation?

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The pitch angle must be decreased by using the collective pitch lever again

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The Coriolis force causes an increase in the main rotor rpm

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The decreasing gravity relieves the main rotor and the helicopter cabin

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The flight velocity shall be increased to obtain all the kinetic energy

Question 25

What is caused by an increase of stability in a helicopter?

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An increase of general flight safety

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An optimization of the maximum helicopter mass

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An enhance of control under negative load factors

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A decrease of the required control forces

Question 26

The neutral point is a point where...

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The torque at the chord line remains constant for changing angles of attack.

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The aerodynamic forces act torque-free.

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The imaginary axes of a helicopter meet each other

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The entire helicopter mass can be assumed to attack.

Question 27

During an autorotation the airspeed is limited by...

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The drift of the driving forces on the returning blade.

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The displacement of the stall regions in the inner area of the rotor blade.

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The interference drag during low rates of descent.

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The landing gear during the touchdown.

Question 28

The rotor RPM is kept constant in the helicopter by the engine RPM. It can be influenced by the...

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Throttle and the governor.

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Cyclic stick.

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Starter and the impulse coupling.

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Collective.

Question 29

The beam theory enables statements about the...

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Power requirements during hover flight

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Energy conversion in an autorotation.

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Transition lift close to the ground.

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Drag in cruise flight.

Question 30

Why does a flare during an autorotation generate higher rotor RPM?

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The vertical airflow through the rotor disc increases

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The pitch angle increases

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The tangential force tilts backwards

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The ground effect leads to better performance

Question 31

What needs to be observed in conjunction with a temporary loss of tail rotor efficiency in a stationary hover?

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Vortex ring stage of the tail rotor

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Rotating movement in the main rotor direction

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Loss of the main rotor thrust

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Mechanical blockage of the control

Question 32

Why do helicopters with a semi-rigid rotor system react slower than others?

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The central flapping hinge does not transmit any moments

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The missing lag hinges cause a rotor imbalance

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The lowered attachment of the rotor blades allows a transmission of forces

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The angled lag hinges prevent the transmission of aerodynamic forces on the helicopter frame

Question 33

An increase of stability in a helicopter causes...

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A reduced controllability.

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A decrease of general aviation safety.

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An optimization of the maximum helicopter mass.

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An enhancement of control under negative load factors.

Question 34

A helicopter with a rotor turning in an anti-clockwise direction seen from above, hovers sideways to the right. What is the azimuth angle where the main rotor blades have the biggest pitch angle?

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180°

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270°

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90°

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0°

Question 35

What is the risk arising in a vertical autorotation with a subsequent increase in airspeed prior to the landing?

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Misjudgement when increasing the airspeed

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High rotor RPM

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Vortex ring state

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Loss of the tail rotor efficiency

Question 36

What relieves the helicopter in a low G manoeuvre?

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Increased vertical airflow through the rotor

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Weightlessness of the passengers during the push over

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Rolling movement of the helicopter to the right

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Centrifugal force in parabolic flight during the entire manoeuvre

Question 37

After entering an autorotation a large helicopter mass leads to...

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A rapid build-up of the rotor RPM.

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A rapid collapse of the rotor RPM.

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A large change in center of gravity.

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A small rate of descent in a vertical autorotation.

Question 38

What is caused by an increase of stability in a helicopter?

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A relief of the pilot in command

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A decrease of the required control forces

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An enhance of control under all load factors

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An optimization of the maximum helicopter mass

Question 39

The reason for a stall at a given pitch angle can be...

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Smaller vertical airflow through the rotor and constant peripheral speed.

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Constant peripheral speed and great vertical airflow through the rotor.

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Smaller effective angle of attack and small peripheral speed.

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Smaller frontal resistance and turbulent airflow.

Question 40

Which of the following options has an effect on the autorotation characteristics?

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Helicopter mass and density altitude

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Smoothly working tail rotor control and low RPM warning systems

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Air temperature and wind speed

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Pressure altitude and wind speed

Question 41

Without corrective moves, a helicopter hovering in ground effect in no-wind conditions, will execute...

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Slight upward and downward movements.

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Pitching motion about the centre.

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Fast yaw motions.

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Rolling movements to about 60°.

Question 42

What is the purpose of the vertical stabilizer?

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Improvement of directional stability

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Adjustment of longitudinal stability

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Compensation of tail rotor stability

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Reduction of manoeuvre stability

Question 43

During an autorotation a helicopter accelerates from 60 to 90 knots without further corrections. The rotor RPM will...

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Decrease.

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Remain constant.

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Vary.

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Increase.

Question 44

What is the result of the vortex ring state?

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The sink rate increases uncontrollably

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The helicopter is more stable

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The helicopter loses power

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The rotor RPM increases

Question 45

What is the correct way to counteract the vortex ring state?

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Try to gain airspeed and enter autorotation

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Raise collective and decrease rotor RPM

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Raise collective and pull back the stick

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Open throttle and pull back the stick

Question 46

Why is a helicopter's climb initially accelerated after an increase of the pitch angle?

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The inertia of the air increases the effective angle of attack temporarily until an additional component of the climb rate reduces the effective angle of attack again

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The larger pitch angle causes a decrease and a compression of the airflow until the climb rate corresponds to the induced velocity through the main rotor disc

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The initially high airflow increases the rotor thrust until the lower air density reduces the rotor thrust again

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The conversion of energetic air into kinetic rotor energy decreases continuously with increasing density altitude

Question 47

During hover flight, the induced airflow velocity...

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Increases further having passed the rotor.

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Is equal above and below the rotor.

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Remains constant after having passed the rotor.

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Decreases after having passed the rotor.

Question 48

Which statement about the required force to change the pitch angle is correct?

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It must be greater than the tangential force

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It is the smallest by using an advance angle of 90°

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It is the smallest by using a delta-three-hinge

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It must be greater than the rotor disc loading

Question 49

Which option describes the term "asymmetric airflow"?

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During cruise flight the advancing rotor blade has more airflow than the retreating rotor blade

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The displacement of the driving forces to the advancing rotor blade in a vertical autorotation

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The difference in required performance during hover in and out of ground effect

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The greater lift in the outer region of the rotor as opposed to the inner region

Question 50

Why does a stall begin on the retreating rotor blade at high cruise speeds?

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The large pitch angle and relatively low peripheral speed cause a large effective angle of attack

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The airflow reaches subsonic speed and causes an increase of the induced drag

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The small pitch angle and a relatively low peripheral speed cause a small effective angle of attack

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The airflow reaches supersonic speed and causes an increase of the parasite drag

Question 51

The pitch angle of a tail rotor blade is changed...

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Collectively.

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Cyclically.

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Symmetrically.

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Asymmetrically.

Question 52

The effective airflow velocity of a rotor blade element varies with the distance from the rotor shaft axis, because the...

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Peripheral speed increases if the displacement to the rotor blade tip decreases-

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Helicopter airframe disturbs the airflow.

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Tangential force and airflow reversal vary.

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Drag force in direction of the rotaion axis is increased.

Question 53

Vy is the speed...

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For the best rate of climb.

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To rotate.

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For the best angle of climb.

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Never to be exceeded.

Question 54

What causes the phase lag between the displacement and the flapping of a rotor blade?

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Inertia, mass, and aerodynamic forces

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Rounding of the rotor blade tips

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Friction in the rotor blade spindles

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Advance or retreat angle of 90°

Question 55

The airframe of an accelerating helicopter continues to bend until the...

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Horizontal thrust component equals the drag.

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Thrust passes in front of the centre of gravity.

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Vertical thrust component equals the drag.

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Thrust passes behind the centre of gravity.

Question 56

What behavior does a helicopter without stabilization systems show after external disturbances in a hover, without a corrective action?

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Statically stable and dynamically instable

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Statically stable and dynamically stable

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Statically indifferent and dynamically instable

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Statically stable and dynamically indifferent

Question 57

The virtual rotation axis of a rotor is...

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Perpendicular to the tip path plane.

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Perpendicular to the hub plane.

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Parallel with the main rotor shaft.

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Perpendicular to the plane which contains the swash plate.

Question 58

Which movement is caused by the Coriolis effect on the advancing rotor blade?

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Drag movement forwards

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Mass movement outwards

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Tilt movement backwards

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Flapping downwards

Question 59

The induced airflow on the rotor of a helicopter in level flight has the greatest value at the...

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Rear rotor area.

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Advancing rotor blade.

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Retreating rotor blade.

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Front rotor area.

Question 60

Which of the stated relationships between lift and drag applies best for a flying helicopter (lift : drag)?

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45 : 1

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1 : 45

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1 : 2

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2 : 1

Question 61

What can be expected during a hover flight in ground effect within a forest glade?

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Recirculation of air masses and an impairment of the ground effect

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Useful ground effect caused by a smaller induced airflow

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No air turbulence through the slipstream and stable attitude

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Aspiration of the tail rotor in the direction of the forest and a performance gain

Question 62

Which landing site (no wind) prevents the impairment of the ground effect?

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Plain terrain

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Narrow forest glade

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Elevated helipad

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Sloping ground

Question 63

During an autorotation with forward speed of a helicopter the driving forces are located in the...

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Region of the retreating rotor blade.

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Inner region.

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Outer region.

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Region of the advancing rotor blade.

Question 64

Why are the stability criteria of a helicopter very important?

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A lack of stability may lead to loss of control

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Low stability reduces the available control forces

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High stability prevents low load factors

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Large stability increases the maximum take-off mass

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