WEEK 3 FLASHCARD

Front

What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?

Back

To control yaw.

Front

An airplane said to be inherently stable will

Back

Require less effort to control.

Front

What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

Back

The location of the CG with respect to the center of lift.

Front

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

Back

Less stable at all speeds.

Front

If an airplane weighs 2,300 pounds, what approximate weight would the aircraft structure be required to support during a 60 degree banked turn while maintaining altitude?

Back

4,600 Pounds

Front

The amount of excess load that can be imposed on the wing of an airplane depends upon the: Position of the CG, Speed of the airplane, Abruptness at which the load is applied.

Back

Speed of the airplane.

Front

Which flight Maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and level flight? Options: Climbs, Turns, Stalls

Back

Turns

Front

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

Back

Both wings are stalled

Front

Wingtip vortices are created only when an aircraft is developing lift.

Back

Developing lift.

Front

The greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is

Back

Heavy, clean and slow