Test: Introduction to Landing Gear

Front

In Tricycle Landing Gear, the third wheel is located on the ______.

Back

nose

Front

Which of the following is an advantage of tricycle landing gear? Increases fuel efficiency, Allows more forceful brake application at high speeds without nose-over risk, Reduces noise pollution, Enhances passenger comfort

Back

Allows more forceful brake application at high speeds without nose-over risk

Front

Tricycle landing gear provides better forward visibility for the pilot during ______.

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of the following is an advantage of tailwheel landing gear? A) Better ground clearance for larger propellers, B) More difficult directional control on ground, C) Diminished forward visibility when tailwheel is down, D) Requires specific training for operation.

Back

Better ground clearance for larger propellers

Front

Tailwheel landing gear is _______ for operations on unimproved fields.

Back

suitable

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of fixed landing gear? Can be stowed inside the structure during flight, Always remains extended, Improved aerodynamics, Differential braking possible with foot pedals

Back

Always remains extended

Front

Retractable landing gear can be ______ inside the structure during flight.

Back

stowed

Front

Brakes on an aircraft are located on the ______.

Back

main wheels

Front

Which of the following is not a retraction mechanism for landing gear? Manual levers, Electric motors, Hydraulic systems, Solar panels

Back

Solar panels

Front

Landing gear retraction systems help to _______ at high speeds.

Back

Reduce drag