PoF Chapter 14 Limitations

The highest speed at which sudden, full elevator deflection can be made without exceeding the design limit load factor is:

• V_D

• V_C

• V_B

• V_A

If the weight of the aircraft decreases

• V_A will be higher

• V_A will be lower

• V_A will be the same

• V_A will increase then decrease

For large aircraft, certified under CS-25, the maximum speed at which an aircraft is permitted to fly is

• V_MO

• V_NE

• V_NO

• V_A

For a light aircraft, V_NE is indicated on an Airspeed Indicator by a:

• yellow arc

• green arc

• blue line

• red line

An aircraft has just departed. The V_FE for the aircraft as 100 knots. When should the pilot retract the flaps?

• When the ASI shows IAS of 95 knots

• When the ASI shows IAS of 105 knots

• As soon as the aircraft rotates

• When the aircraft reaches cruising altitude

An aircraft is about to commence descent from cruising altitude. The V_LO of the aircraft is 250 knots and V_LE is 280 knots. When should the pilot extend the landing gears?

• At top of descent

• When the ASI indicates 249 knots

• When the ASI indicates 279 knots

• When the ASI indicates 280 knots

Which of the following statements is correct?

• extending the trailing edge flaps increases stall speed

• extending the trailing edge flaps increases stalling angle

• extending the trailing edge flaps reduces the margin to structural limitations when flying in turbulence

• extending the trailing edge flaps increases lift and decreases drag

Flutter can lead to:

• Dutch roll

• Spiral divergence

• Spin

• Structural damage / failure

Which of the following statements regarding aileron reversal is correct? Assuming the pilot turn the control to the left

• the right aileron deflects downward, causing the leading edge of the right wing to be twisted down, which may result in the aircraft rolling to the right

• the left aileron deflects downward, causing the leading edge of the left wing to be twisted down, which may result in the aircraft rolling to the left

• the right aileron deflects downward, causing the right wing to be lifted up and the aircraft yaws to the right

• the right aileron deflects up, causing the leading edge of the right wing to be twisted up, which may result in the right wingtip exceeding the critical angle of attack and stall

^{Which of the following statements is correct?}

• A lighter aircraft will encounter higher load factor in turbulent air

• Aircraft flying faster will encounter lower load factor in turbulent air

• Aircraft flying slower will encounter lower load factor in turbulent air

• A heavier aircraft will encounter lower load factor in turbulent air