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Question Paper Code: X10033: Aeronautical Engineering

The document is a question paper for an Aeronautical Engineering exam covering the topic of Flight Dynamics. It contains 3 parts with multiple choice and long answer questions. Part A has 10 short answer questions worth 2 marks each, Part B has 5 long answer questions worth 13 marks each, and Part C has 2 long answer questions worth 15 marks each. The questions cover topics such as types of drag, aircraft performance parameters, stability and control, aircraft motion and performance equations.

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Question Paper Code: X10033: Aeronautical Engineering

The document is a question paper for an Aeronautical Engineering exam covering the topic of Flight Dynamics. It contains 3 parts with multiple choice and long answer questions. Part A has 10 short answer questions worth 2 marks each, Part B has 5 long answer questions worth 13 marks each, and Part C has 2 long answer questions worth 15 marks each. The questions cover topics such as types of drag, aircraft performance parameters, stability and control, aircraft motion and performance equations.

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Reg. No.

Question Paper Code : X10033

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020

Fifth Semester

Aeronautical Engineering

AE8501 – Flight Dynamics

(Common to Aerospace Engineering)

(Regulations 2017)

Time: 3 Hours Answer ALL Questions Max. Marks 100

PART- A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1. Define Induced drag.


2. What is meant by drag polar?
3. Define range and endurance.
4. Define load factor and explain its significance.
5. Define the terms maneuverability and controllability in aircraft.
6. Define neutral point.
7. What is dihedral effect?
8. Define adverse yaw and explain how it is controlled by rudder.
9. Define Autorotation.
10. Define Dutch roll.

PART- B (5 x 13 = 65 Marks)

11. a) i. Derive the condition for minimum drag and power required in
straight and level flight. (7)
ii. Describe the different types of drag experienced by an aircraft. (6)

(OR)

b) i. Derive the rigid body equation of motion for a flight vehicle. (7)
ii. Explain how thrust and power varies with change in velocity and
altitude. (6)
12. a) Derive the Brequet Range and endurance equation for a jet and propeller
aircrafts.

(OR)

b) i. Explain the terms

1. Radius of turn. (2)


2. Aircraft speed. (2)
3. Load factor. (2)
4. Bank angle. (2)

ii. Explain V-n diagram with gust loads. (5)

13. a) i. Explain the influence of CG location towards the stability


criterion of an aircraft. (7)
ii. Discuss the purpose of different controls in aircraft. (6)

(OR)

b) i. Explain in detail about inherently stable and marginal stable


aircrafts. (7)
ii. Write a short note on:
1. Stick force (2)
2. Stick force gradient (2)
3. Stick force per ‘g’ (2)

14. a) i. Explain the coupling between rolling and yawing in detail. (7)
ii. Describe requirements of rudder in detail. (6)

(OR)

b) i. Write short notes on


1. Aileron reversal (3)
2. Rudder lock (3)
ii. Write short note on one engine inoperative condition in
Aircraft. (7)

15. a) Explain the following :


1. Stick free condition (4)
2. Spiral divergence (3)
3. Dutch roll (3)
4. Phugoid motion (3)

(OR)
b) Write short notes on:
1. Modes of stability (5)
2. Spin & recovery from spin (5)
3. Autorotation (3)

PART- C (1 x 15 = 15 Marks)

16. a) Show that the maximum rate of climb for a propeller driven airplane is
R/Cmax=[(ηpr × p)/w]-VR/Cmax[1.155/(L/D)max].

(OR)

b) Explain the relationship between the lift and its drag on an aircraft from low
speed to high speeds using drag polar

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