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AE Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which navigation system(s) report a plane's latitude, longitude, altitude, and a time?

a)

GPS

b)

VOR

c)

ILS

d)

all of these

e)

none of these

2.

The NTSB is responsible for developing and enforcing safety regulations.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

In order for a plane to descend and land, what forces must be decreased?

​ (a)   must be less than ​WEIGHT.

​ (b)   must be less than DRAG.

Choose from the below words
Lift
Thrust
Drag
Weight
Gravity
4.

What is the term for the curved shape of an airplane wing that helps generate lift?

a)

Camber

b)

Chord

c)

Span

d)

Dihedral

5.

What is the main purpose of flaps on an airplane?

a)

Increase speed

b)

Increase lift during takeoff and landing

c)

Control yaw

d)

Control roll

e)

Control pitch

6.

Which part of an airplane is used to control its pitch?

a)

Ailerons

b)

Elevators

c)

Rudder

d)

Flaps

7.

Which of the following is NOT shown in the image, but would be on top of the wings on larger aircraft to help reduce lift at landing?

a)

an elevator

b)

a flap

c)

an aileron

d)

a slat

e)

a spoiler

8.
Question Image

Match the control surfaces.

a)

K

1.

elevators

b)

F

2.

flaps

c)

A and N

3.

ailerons

d)

I

4.

rudder

e)

J and M

5.

trim tabs

9.
Question Image

Match the parts.

a)

E

1.

horizontal stabilizer

b)

H

2.

vertical stabilizer

c)

L

3.

fuselage

d)

I

4.

rudder

e)

K

5.

elevator

10.

According to Bernoulli's principle, when air flows over the curved upper surface of a wing, it _________.

a)

slows down

b)

lifts

c)

speeds up

d)

drags

11.

What word best completes this sentence? "You can overcome weight with __________."

a)

the angle of attack

b)

lift

c)

thrust

d)

velocity

12.

The key properties of the atmosphere that affect air density and aircraft performance are: (select all that apply)

a)

altitude

b)

airfoils

c)

temperature

d)

turbulence

e)

humidity

13.

Which two movements are controlled by the control yoke?

a)

pitch and yaw

b)

roll and pitch

c)

yaw and roll

14.

This images shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

15.

This image shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

16.

This image shows

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

d)

lift

e)

thrust

17.

___________ is controlled by the rudder

a)

roll

b)

pitch

c)

yaw

18.

The function of this control surface is to

a)

yaw around the vertical axis

b)

pitch around the vertical axis

c)

yaw around the lateral axis

d)

roll around the lateral axis

19.

The purpose of this control surface is to

a)

roll around the horizontal axis

b)

yaw around the horizontal axis

c)

roll around the lateral axis

d)

pitch around the lateral axis

20.

The purpose of this control surface is to

a)

yaw around the lateral axis

b)

pitch around the lateral axis

c)

roll around the horizontal axis

d)

yaw around the vertical axis

21.

What is the main role of the horizontal stabilizer?

a)

To help steer the airplane left or right

b)

To keep the airplane level

c)

To slow down the airplane

d)

To help the airplane roll

22.

The elevator controls movement around which axis?

a)

Longitudinal.

b)

Lateral.

c)

Vertical.

23.

What happens to lift if the angle of attack becomes too great?

a)

Lift remains constant

b)

Lift decreases and the wing may stall

c)

Lift increases indefinitely

d)

Lift is not affected by angle of attack

24.

For an airplane to achieve lift, what must the air pressure on the top surface of the wing be in relationship to the bottom surface of the wing?

a)

greater than

b)

less than

c)

twice as much

d)

equal

25.

What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?

a)

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

b)

The effectiveness of the horizontal stabilizer, rudder, and rudder trim tab.

c)

The relationship of thrust and lift to weight and drag.

26.

The VSI above shows displays a vertical airspeed of what speed and direction?

a)

60 ft/min climb

b)

60 ft/min descent

c)

600 ft/min climb

d)

600 ft/min descent

27.

What does the Airspeed Indicator measure?

a)

Temperature of the air

b)

Speed of an aircraft relative to the air

c)

Altitude of an aircraft

d)

Speed of an aircraft relative to the ground

28.

Which instrument provides information about the aircraft's pitch and roll in relation to the horizon?

a)

altimeter

b)

compass

c)

airspeed indicator

d)

attitude indicator

29.

What is the heading and direction shown on the Heading Indicator?

a)

120°

South-East

b)

300°

North-West

c)

030°

West

d)

300°

North-East

30.

What does the Attitude Indicator in the picture show?

a)

Climbing

Left Bank

b)

Level

Left Bank

c)

Climbing

Right Bank

d)

Descending

Right Bank

e)

Level

Right Bank

31.

Letter C is the

a)

Course Deviation Indicator

b)

Omni Bearing Selector

c)

TO-FROM

Indicator Flag

d)

Rotating Course Card

32.

Aircraft heading has no impact on the VOR radial selected.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which VOR would be indicated in aircraft B?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

Which VOR would be indicated in aircraft G?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

Which VOR would be indicated in aircraft D?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

This is a(n):

a)

Ground Speed Indicator

b)

GPS Navigator

c)

Vertical Speed Indicator

d)

Altimeter

37.

An aircraft is inbound on the front course. Which ILS indicator shows that the pilot must turn the aircraft to the left and remain centered on the glideslope in order to line up with the runway?

a)

b)

c)

38.

What navigation aid is used to guide aircraft to a runway?

a)

ILS

b)

NDB

c)

GPS

d)

VOR

39.

Titanium is generally used

a)

in jet-engine components

b)

high-stress airframe components

c)

landing gear beams

d)

all answers are correct

40.

What is a common characteristic of alloys compared to their component metals?

a)

They are usually weaker

b)

They are usually more brittle

c)

They are usually stronger

d)

They are usually less dense

41.

Which material is known for its very high strength and fatigue resistance, even at high temperatures?

a)

magnesium alloy

b)

aluminum alloy

c)

steel alloy

d)

composites

42.

Which material has a greater strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness than aluminum, but is significantly more expensive?

a)

titanium

b)

steel alloy

c)

nickel alloy

d)

composites

43.

Composites are made of which two main components?

a)

fiber

b)

matrix

c)

alloy

d)

carbon

e)

ceramics

44.

What is the greatest advantage of using composites in aerospace?

a)

high temperature resistance

b)

low cost

c)

lightweight

d)

easy to repair

e)

easy to fabricate

45.

Reducing material (a)   reduces airframe weight and improves performance.

(one word)

46.

Steel alloys are likely to be found in

a)

structural members in the airframe

b)

wing attachment fittings

c)

firewalls

d)

engine mounts

e)

all of these

47.

Aluminum alloys are likely to be found in

a)

the fuselage skin

b)

turbine blades

c)

firewalls

d)

landing gear struts

e)

all of these

48.

What is a primary reason for using titanium in jet engine components?

a)

Low cost

b)

High temperature resistance

c)

High corrosion resistance

d)

Ease of machining

49.

____ must have a protective finish to prevent corrosion.

a)

steel

b)

magnesium

c)

aluminum

d)

nickel

50.
What is the matrix of a composite?
a)
The strengtheners of the composite
b)
The base of the composite
c)
The mold that the composite is poured in 
d)
The volume of a composite
51.
What are the reinforcements of a composite?
a)
The strengtheners of the composite
b)
The base of the composite
c)
The mold that the composite is poured in 
d)
The volume of a composite
52.

Which property makes composites especially attractive for use in aircraft wings and fuselage?

a)

Ease of recycling

b)

High electrical conductivity

c)

High strength-to-weight ratio

d)

Low cost

53.

Put the four main stages of engine operation in order:

a)

intake

b)

compression

c)

power

d)

exhaust

1)
2)
3)
4)
54.

What is the main difference between a turbojet and a turbofan engine?

a)

Turbojets are more fuel-efficient than turbofans

b)

Turbofans have a bypass air stream, while turbojets do not

c)

Turbojets are quieter than turbofans

d)

Turbofans are used only in military aircraft

55.

What is a key advantage of turbofan engines over turbojet engines?

a)

Higher speed capability

b)

Greater fuel efficiency

c)

Simpler design

d)

Lower maintenance cost

56.

In the ____, fuel is injected and mixed with air, then ignited.

a)

Combustor

b)

Compressor

c)

Fan

d)

Turbine

57.

What is the benefit to a HIGH bypass jet engine?

a)

Much quieter than other engine options

b)

More efficiency

c)

Higher thrust (non-afterburning)

d)

All of the above

58.

Why would high bypass air benefit commercial aircraft?

a)

Bypass air surrounds the hot jet exhaust and makes the aircraft quieter

b)

Bypass air powers all of the electronics that passengers need for their iphones

c)

Bypass air is clean so it reduces the aircraft's carbon footprint

d)

High bypass engines are only in military aircraft.

59.

Which engine is easily identified by its large air intake?

a)

Propellor

(Reciprocating)

b)

Turbojet

c)

Turbofan

d)

Turboprop

e)

Afterburning

Turbojet

60.

Which type of engine is typically found in military fighter jets?

a)

Propellor

(Reciprocating)

b)

Turbojet

c)

Turbofan

d)

Turboprop

e)

Afterburning

Turbojet

61.

____ engines are known for their high thrust, giving the aircraft speed and maneuverability.

a)

Propellor

(Reciprocating)

b)

Turbojet

c)

Turbofan

d)

Turboprop

62.

Which type of engine has a bypass ratio of 0?

a)

Turbojet

b)

Turbofan

c)

Turboprop

d)

Afterburning

Turbojet

63.

Which type of engine produces the MOST thrust?

a)

Turbojet

b)

Turbofan

c)

Turboprop

64.

Which type of engine produces the LEAST thrust?

a)

Turbojet

b)

Turbofan

c)

Turboprop

65.

Which type of engine is the MOST fuel-efficient?

a)

Turbojet

b)

Turbofan

c)

Turboprop

66.

Which type of engine is the LEAST fuel-efficient?

a)

Turbojet

b)

Turbofan

c)

Turboprop

67.

(a)   air travels around (not through) the engine core.

68.

How does a turbojet work? Put the following steps in order:

a)

Fan blades compress incoming air

b)

Fuel is added so air temperature increases

c)

Expanding air releases energy

d)

Fast-moving exhaust creates thrust

1)
2)
3)
4)
69.

Turbojets are ​ (a)   and have lower ​ (b)   .

Turbofans are ​ (c)   and have lower ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
louder
fuel efficiency
quieter
thrust
70.

This is most likely a ____ engine.

a)

Turbojet

b)

Turbofan

c)

Turboprop

d)

Afterburning

turbojet

71.

Relative to Casanova VOR, what would this aircraft’s readings be?

TO: (a)  

FROM: ​ ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
75
255
5
165
185
35
215
345
72.

A newly designed light sport aircraft is undergoing flight tests to determine its aerodynamic properties. What is the coefficient of drag for its wing? Round to the nearest hundredth.

  • Wing area = 12 m²

  • Drag force = 2,500 N

  • Flying at 55 m/s

  • Flying at an altitude of 1,000 m where the temperature is 5.0 °C, the pressure is 90.0 kPa, and the air density is 1.05 kg/m³.



(a)  

73.

What is this aircraft's aspect ratio? Type only a number.

(a)  

74.

If this airplane's center of lift is represented by the yellow star, where does the center of gravity need to be in order to maintain stable flight?

Click the circle that represents the best option.

A
B
C
D
75.

To roll the plane to the right (a clockwise rotation when viewed from behind the plane), what has to happen?

a)

both ailerons move up

b)

the right aileron moves up and the left aileron moves down

c)

the right aileron moves down and the left aileron moves up

d)

both ailerons move down

76.

To pitch the nose of a plane downward, the pilot needs to

a)

push the elevators down

b)

raise the elevators up

c)

push the rudder up

d)

push the rudder down

77.

What airplane motion will occur with the elevator deflected down and the rudder deflected right?

a)

nose up and turn to the left

b)

nose up and turn to the right

c)

nose down and turn to the left

d)

nose down and turn to the right

78.

In a properly coordinated turn, which control surface is the primary method for turning an aircraft?

a)

ailerons

b)

rudder

c)

elevators

d)

slats

e)

flaps

79.

__ wings are the most common because they significantly reduce drag.

a)

swept

b)

rectangular

c)

tapered

d)

delta

e)

elliptical

80.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a high-wing?

a)

high stability

b)

more ground clearance

c)

less engine noise in the cabin

d)

high lift

81.

__ wings increase lateral stability

a)

flat

b)

anhedral

c)

dihedral

82.

This aircraft has a

a)

T-tail

b)

conventional tail

c)

H (twin) tail

d)

cruciform tail

83.

Which is NOT an advantage of twin & triple tails?

a)

they improve yaw control

b)

they can reduce the overall height of the tail

c)

they increase directional stability

d)

all of these are advantages of twin & triple tails

84.

Which statement is NOT true for T-tails?

a)

they reduce drag by moving the horizontal stabilizer out of the way of the engine wake

b)

they require a stronger/heavier structure

c)

their maintenance is easier

d)

they can be prone to "flutter"

85.

Conventional tails...

a)

have good stability and control

b)

have a lot of drag because of their large profile

c)

require significant maintenance

d)

all of these

86.

Which configuration options accurately describe this plane? Choose all that apply.

a)

low wings

b)

swept wings

c)

cruciform tail

d)

over-wing engines

87.

High, swept wings tend to have too much roll stability (making them hard to turn). To offset this, planes with those configuration will also have __.

a)

anhedral wings

b)

dihedral wings

c)

over-wing engines

d)

twin tails

88.

Identify each axis and the plane movement that happens about it.

Categorize the following

Yaw

Pitch

Roll

Longitudinal Axis

Lateral Axis

Vertical Axis

A
B
C
89.

The rate at which atmospheric temperature decreases with increasing altitude is the (a)   rate.

90.

Which of the following has the greatest effect on the amount of lift a wing has?

a)

the angle of attack

b)

the wing area

c)

the wing camber

d)

the altitude

e)

the airspeed

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