Weight and Balance Prelim Quiz 1

What is a primary consequence of an overloaded aircraft?

• Increased takeoff performance

• Reduced stall speed

• Increased takeoff distance and reduced climb rate

• Improved maneuverability

How does an overloaded aircraft affect landing performance?

• It requires a shorter landing distance

• It has an increased landing speed and longer landing roll

• It improves braking efficiency

• It reduces touchdown force

Which of the following changes will alter an aircraft’s empty weight?

• Adding extra fuel

• Removing baggage

• Installing new avionics equipment

• Changing the flight plan

Which of the following is included in an aircraft’s empty weight?

• Usable fuel and passengers

• Only the airframe

• The airframe, engine, and permanently installed equipment

• Cargo and fuel

Around which axis does an aircraft pitch?

• Longitudinal

• Lateral

• Vertical

What is the aircraft’s vertical axis responsible for?

• Pitching motion

• Yawing motion

• Rolling motion

• Stability

Which control surface is primarily responsible for pitch movement?

• Elevator

• Aileron

• Rudder

• Flaps

What movement occurs when an aircraft rolls along its longitudinal axis?

• Pitching

• Yawing

• Stalling

• Banking

Which flight control surface is used to initiate yaw movement?

• Ailerons

• Flaps

• Elevator

• Rudder

Which axis is associated with directional stability?

• Vertical

• Longitudinal

• Lateral