Basic Aerodynamics To Stability! Principles Trivia Quiz

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    What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

    • The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift
    • The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab.
    • The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.
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Basic aerodynamics to stability quiz. It is designed to cover Aerodynamic Principles Chapter 3, Section B Stability. As an engineer, you will be expected to ensure that the plane you are working on is in top shape and can be stable once it is off the air. Do you think you have what it takes to tackle it? Do give it a try and refresh your memory on what we learned.

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  • 2. 

    An airplane said to be inherently stable will

    • Be difficult to stall

    • Require less effort to control

    • Not spin

    Correct Answer
    A. Require less effort to control
    Explanation
    An airplane that is inherently stable means that it has a natural tendency to maintain its equilibrium and resist deviations from its intended flight path. This stability reduces the need for constant adjustments and corrections from the pilot, resulting in less effort required to control the aircraft. In contrast, an unstable airplane would require constant input and effort from the pilot to maintain control. Therefore, the correct answer is that an inherently stable airplane would require less effort to control.

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  • 3. 

    An airplane as been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit.  One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be

    • A longer take off run

    • Difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition

    • Stalling at higher-than normal airspeed.

    Correct Answer
    A. Difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition
    Explanation
    If the CG (Center of Gravity) is located aft of the aft CG limit, it means that the center of mass of the airplane is positioned too far back. This can result in an unstable flight condition, making it difficult for the pilot to recover from a stalled condition. When an airplane stalls, it loses lift and starts to descend rapidly. In this case, the aft CG position can exacerbate the stall condition, making it harder for the pilot to regain control and recover the airplane to a normal flight state.

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  • 4. 

    Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be

    • Less stable at all speeds

    • Less stable at slow speeds, but more stable at high speeds

    • Less stable at high speeds, but more stable at low speeds

    Correct Answer
    A. Less stable at all speeds
    Explanation
    Loading an airplane to the most aft CG (center of gravity) position means that the weight is concentrated towards the rear of the aircraft. This causes the airplane to become less stable at all speeds. Stability in an aircraft is determined by the location of the CG relative to the center of lift and the tail. When the CG is aft, the aircraft becomes more difficult to control and is more prone to pitching and yawing motions. This decrease in stability affects the aircraft's performance and handling characteristics, making it less stable overall, regardless of the speed it is flying at.

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  • 5. 

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

    • Both wings are stalled

    • Neither wing is stalled

    • Only the left wing is stalled

    Correct Answer
    A. Both wings are stalled
    Explanation
    During a spin to the left, both wings are stalled. In a spin, the airplane is in an uncoordinated state with one wing having a higher angle of attack than the other. This causes both wings to stall simultaneously, resulting in a loss of lift and a rapid descent. The stalled wings create an imbalance in lift, causing the airplane to rotate around its vertical axis. Therefore, in a spin to the left, both wings are stalled.

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  • 6. 

    What causes an airplane (except a T-tail) to pitch nose-down when power is reduced and controls are not adjusted?

    • The CG shifts forward when thrust and drag are reduced

    • The down wash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced and elevator effectiveness is reduced.

    • When thrust is reduced to less than weight, lift is also reduced and the wings can no longer support the weight.

    Correct Answer
    A. The down wash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced and elevator effectiveness is reduced.
    Explanation
    When power is reduced and controls are not adjusted, the down wash on the elevators from the propeller slipstream is reduced. This reduction in down wash decreases the effectiveness of the elevator, causing the airplane to pitch nose-down.

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  • 7. 

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

    • Partially stalled with one wing low

    • In a steep diving spiral

    • Stalled.

    Correct Answer
    A. Stalled.
    Explanation
    An aircraft must be placed in a stalled condition in order to spin. When an aircraft is stalled, the airflow over the wings is disrupted, causing a loss of lift. In a spin, one wing drops and the aircraft rotates around its vertical axis. This occurs when the aircraft is in a stalled condition and the pilot applies excessive or incorrect rudder input. In this situation, the aircraft enters an uncontrolled descent and rotation. Therefore, being stalled is the flight condition necessary for an aircraft to spin.

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