Flight dynamics
1. Flight dynamics involves the study of the
physical principles governing the motion of
aircraft in three-dimensional space. It
encompasses the analysis of aerodynamics,
propulsion, and the forces acting on an aircraft
during flight. Understanding flight dynamics is
essential for designing safe and efficient
aircraft, as well as for piloting and controlling
aircraft in different flight conditions. Factors
such as the center of gravity, lift, drag, thrust,
and control surfaces all play a crucial role in
determining the stability and maneuverability
of an aircraft. Pilots and aerospace engineers
rely on a deep understanding of flight dynamics to ensure the successful operation of
aircraft in a variety of situations, from takeoff and landing to cruising at high altitudes.
Overall, the study of flight dynamics is critical for advancing aviation technology and
improving the safety and performance of aircraft.
What term describes an aircraft's tendency to return to stable flight after being disturbed?
A) Maneuverability
B) Drag
C) Control
D) Stability
2. Which force opposes the motion of an aircraft through the air?
A) Drag
B) Lift
C) Weight
D) Thrust
3. Which instrument provides information about an aircraft's orientation relative to the
horizon?
A) Altimeter
B) Attitude Indicator
C) Turn Coordinator
D) Vertical Speed Indicator
4. What happens to an aircraft's stall speed when its weight increases?
A) Stall speed decreases
B) Aircraft becomes more stable
C) Stall speed remains the same
D) Stall speed increases
5. What is the purpose of the trim tabs on control surfaces?
A) Increase control surface effectiveness
B) Act as speed brakes
C) Adjust control surface position for hands-off flight
D) Assist in making tight turns
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6. What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?
A) Improved stability
B) No effect on performance
C) Increased engine power and lift
D) Reduced engine power and lift
7. What control surface is used to make coordinated turns?
A) Flap
B) Rudder
C) Elevator
D) Aileron
8. Which term describes the up and down motion of an aircraft's nose around the lateral
axis?
A) Pitch
B) Dive
C) Roll
D) Yaw
9. What is the term for the aerodynamic force that opposes gravity and supports the
weight of an aircraft?
A) Gravity
B) Thrust
C) Drag
D) Lift
10. Which control surface is located on the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft?
A) Rudder
B) Aileron
C) Flap
D) Elevator
11. What effect does raising the flaps have on lift and drag?
A) Decreased lift and decreased drag
B) No effect on lift or drag
C) Increased lift and decreased drag
D) Increased lift and increased drag
12. Which type of stability describes an aircraft's ability to return to its original position
after being disturbed?
A) Neutral stability
B) Static stability
C) Dynamic stability
D) Positive stability
13. What is the term for the lateral motion of an aircraft around its longitudinal axis?
A) Pitch
B) Yaw
C) Sway
D) Roll
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14. What is the angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the direction of the relative
wind called?
A) Bank Angle
B) Angle of Attack
C) Yaw Angle
D) Pitch Angle
15. Which control surface is primarily responsible for controlling an aircraft in roll?
A) Ailerons
B) Flaps
C) Elevator
D) Rudder
16. What is the measure of the heaviness of an object due to the gravitational force acting
on it?
A) Thrust
B) Weight
C) Lift
D) Drag
17. What does the term 'CG' stand for in aviation?
A) Critical Gear
B) Control Guidance
C) Center of Gravity
D) Cabin Group
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