Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

One advantage of a movable-stabilizer system compared with an elevator trim system is that:

Accepted Answer

It is a more effective means of trimming

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It leads to greater stability in flight

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The complete system (structure and control mechanism) weighs less

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The system's complexity is reduced

Question 2

The diagram shows the parameter X versus TAS. If a horizontal flight is considered the axis X shows

Accepted Answer

The induced drag

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The parasite drag

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The lift force

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The total drag

Question 3

Which statement about induced drag and tip vortices is correct?

Accepted Answer

The flow direction at the upper side of the wing has a component in wing root direction, the flow at the underside of the wing in wing tip direction

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Tip vortices can be diminished by vortex generators

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The wing tip vortices and the induced drag decrease at increasing angle of attack

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The flow direction at the upper and under side of the wing, both deviate in wing tip direction

Question 4

During an erect spin recovery:

Accepted Answer

The ailerons are held in the neutral position

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The control stick is moved side ways, against the angle of bank

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The control stick is pulled to the most aft position

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The control stick is moved side ways, in the direction of the angle of bank

Question 5

Examples of aerodynamic balancing of control surfaces are:

Accepted Answer

Seal between wing's trailing edge and leading edge of a control surface, horn balance

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Upper and lower rudder, seal between wing's trailing edge and leading edge of a control surface

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Fowler flaps, upper and lower rudder

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Weight in the nose of the control surface, horn balance

Question 6

I. Stick force per g is independent of altitude. II. Stick force per g increases when the centre of gravity moves forward.

Accepted Answer

I is incorrect, II is correct.

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I is correct, II is correct.

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I is correct, II is incorrect.

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I is incorrect, II is incorrect

Question 7

If you push forward the RPM lever of a constant speed propeller during a glide with idle power and constant speed, the propeller pitch will:

Accepted Answer

Decrease and the rate of descent will increase.

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Increase and the rate of descent will increase.

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Increase and the rate of descent will decrease.

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Decrease and the rate of descent will decrease.

Question 8

The stall speed:

Accepted Answer

Increases with an increased weight

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Decreases with an increased weight

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Increases with the length of the wingspan

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Does not depend on weight

Question 9

Winglets

Accepted Answer

Decrease the induced drag

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Decrease the static lateral stability

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Increase the manoeuvrability

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Create an elliptical lift distribution

Question 10

The aeroplane drag in straight and level flight is lowest when the:

Accepted Answer

Parasite drag is equal to the induced drag

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Induced drag is equal to zero

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Parasite drag equals twice the induced drag

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Induced drag is lowest

Exam questions Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license: Principles of Flight 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Principles of Flight - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

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