WorksheetsUnit 1 - Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Review Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the correct format for expressing direction in aviation?
Clock code
Three-figure group
Two-figure group
Four-figure group
Which of the following correctly describes the direction of the wind?
From where it is coming
Based on true north
To where it is blowing
At a 90-degree offset
What is the function of the clock code in aviation?
To measure altitude
To indicate direction of view
To convert timezones
To indicate flight path
What is the main purpose of isogonic lines on a chart?
Measure altitude
Show magnetic variation
Identify wind speed
Mark time zones
Which formula is used to calculate kinetic energy for RPAs?
E = mc²
F = ma
PE = mgh
KE = ½ mv²
What property of an object resists change in motion?
Velocity
Thrust
Inertia
Momentum
Which term refers to the angle between the chord line and the relative airflow?
Pitch
Roll
Angle of Attack
Helix Angle
The Centre of Gravity (CoG) is best described as:
The point where lift is maximum
Where weight acts through
The tail of the aircraft
Where thrust is generated
Which of the following is NOT a type of parasite drag?
Form drag
Skin friction
Induced drag
Interference drag
What type of drag increases with the production of lift?
Parasite drag
Induced drag
Skin friction
Form drag
What is the main role of a rotor in a quadcopter?
Create horizontal thrust
Provide vertical lift
Stabilise camera
Reduce drag
What is the blade angle?
Angle between thrust and drag
Angle between the chord line and plane of rotation
Angle between airspeed and ground speed
Angle of climb
Which is true about propeller slip?
It increases thrust
It is the same as effective pitch
It is the difference between geometric and effective pitch
It decreases drag
Why do quadcopters have motors spinning in opposite directions?
To reduce battery use
To balance weight
To cancel torque rotation
To increase lift
What is the lateral axis responsible for?
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
Lift
When an RPA rolls, the thrust force:
Opposes weight directly
Increases lift
Acts inward toward the roll
Remains unchanged
If the angle of bank is too great for the rate of turn, what occurs?
Skid
Slip
Hover
Lift loss
Which climb is affected by wind?
Rate of climb
Angle of climb
Vertical climb
Hover climb
Trim controls are used to:
Speed up the drone
Eliminate drift and stabilise
Start telemetry
Increase battery efficiency
What is the standard frequency used by most drone controllers?
5.8 GHz
900 MHz
2.4 GHz
1.2 GHz
Which stick movement controls yaw on most quadcopters?
Left stick left/right
Right stick up/down
Right stick left/right
Left stick up/down
Which statement about telemetry is correct?
Used only for video streaming
One-way data stream
Two-way digital data stream
Only used for manual control
What is non-payload communication primarily responsible for?
Video quality
Sensor feedback
Safe control of the aircraft
Data transfer to apps
What type of antenna radiates equally in all directions?
Yagi
Omnidirectional
Directional
Parabolic
Which units measure atmospheric pressure in aviation?
mmHg
kPa
hPa
psi
What is the best method to describe location globally?
Street address
Postcode
Latitude and Longitude
Time zone
Which line represents 0 degrees longitude?
International Date Line
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
UTC is also referred to as:
Australian Local Time
Military Time
Zulu Time
Greenwich Mean Time
What time format is used in aviation weather forecasts?
4-figure
10-figure
6-figure
12-figure
What is the main power source for most drones?
Alkaline battery
Solar cell
LiPo battery
NiMH battery
