Slow Flight and Stalls - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

In what flight condition must an aircraft be placed in order to spin?

Accepted Answer

Stalled

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Partially stalled with one wing low

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In a steep diving spiral

Question 2

What is the critical angle of attack?

Accepted Answer

The point at which the wing will stall

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The angle of attack that will achieve the greatest climb speed at a given altitude

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The pitch angle that will create the best climb performance

Question 3

As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will

Accepted Answer

remain the same regardless of altitude

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decrease as the true airspeed increases

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decrease as the true airspeed decreases

Question 4

As the airplane slows down in flight, the angle of attack must be:

Accepted Answer

Increased to maintain altitude

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Remain the same

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Decreased to maintain altitude

Question 5

Changes in the center of pressure of a wing affect the aircraft's

Accepted Answer

aerodynamic balance and controllability

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lift/drag ratio

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lifting capacity

Question 6

The angle of attack at which an airplane wing stalls will

Accepted Answer

remain the same regardless of gross weight

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change with an increase in gross weight

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increase if the CG is moved forward

Question 7

During an approach to a stall, an increased load factor will cause the airplane to

Accepted Answer

stall at a higher airspeed

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have a tendency to spin

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be more difficult to control

Question 8

In slow flight, prior to a stalled condition:

Accepted Answer

The controls start to feel mushy—not as responsive

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The nose of the airplane begins to bounce around the horizon

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The noise of the propeller increases

Question 9

During a spin to the left, which wing(s) is/are stalled?

Accepted Answer

Both wings are stalled

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Only the left wing is stalled

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Neither wing is stalled

Question 10

The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle between the

Accepted Answer

chord line of the wing and the relative wind

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airplane's center line and the relative wind

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airplane's longitudinal axis and that of the air striking the airfoil

Exam questions Slow Flight and Stalls - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane