1 FLIG. PER. EXAM PREP

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1 FLIG. PER. EXAM PREP
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Question 1

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1 Which speed gives the greatest altitude gain in a given horizontal distance during climb after take off?
Answer
  • O 'Vx
  • O 'VA.
  • O 'Vy.
  • O None of the above.

Question 2

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2 Which speed gives the greatest altitude gain in a given time during climb after take off?
Answer
  • O 'VY.
  • O 'VA.
  • O VX.
  • O None of the above.

Question 3

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3 In case of an engine failure the longest gliding distance can be achieved:
Answer
  • O When L/D ratio is maximum
  • O If we extend one notch of flaps.
  • O When L/D ratio is minimum.
  • O When we fly at a speed just above the stalling speed.

Question 4

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4 In case of an engine failure, of aeroplanes of the same type, which aeroplane will achieve the greatest gliding distance?
Answer
  • O Gliding distance does not depend on weight.
  • O The heavier aeroplane
  • O The lighter aeroplane.

Question 5

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5 What is absolute ceiling?
Answer
  • O The density altitude at which the rate of climb equals to zero.
  • O The maximum altitude at which an aeroplane can execute a given flight.]
  • O The altitude at which the maximum rate of climb becomes less than 100ft/min.
  • O The altitude above which the aeroplane stalls.

Question 6

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6 What is service ceiling?
Answer
  • O The density altitude at which the maximum rate of climb becomes less than 100ft/min.
  • O The altitude at which the rate of climb becomes equal to zero.
  • O The maximum altitude at which an aeroplane can execute a given flight.
  • O The altitude above which the aeroplane stalls.

Question 7

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7 Which speed is V2?
Answer
  • O The minimum safe climb out speed with one engine inoperative.
  • O The speed at which the aeroplane requires the minimum power for straight and level flight.
  • O the minimum stalling speed.
  • O The speed at which the aeroplane requires the maximum power for straight and level flight.

Question 8

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8 The rate of climb of an aircraft depends on:
Answer
  • O Both b and c are correct.
  • O the excess thrust.
  • O the weight.
  • O the angle of climb.

Question 9

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9 The best gliding angle in the event of an engine failure depends on:
Answer
  • O The aerodynamic characteristics of the aeroplane.
  • O The air density.
  • O The aircraft weight.

Question 10

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10 Which speed is V1?
Answer
  • O The decision speed during take off.
  • O The speed at which L/D ratio is maximum.
  • O The speed at which L/D ratio is equal to zero.]
  • O None of the above.

Question 11

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11 In order for a propeller driven aircraft to achieve maximum range it should be flown at a speed:
Answer
  • O which gives the max L/D ratio.
  • O equal to V2.
  • O slightly higher than stalling speed.
  • O equal to V1.

Question 12

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12 In order for a propeller driven aircraft to achieve maximum endurance it should be flown at a speed:
Answer
  • O slightly higher than stalling speed.
  • O equal to V2.
  • O equal to V1.
  • O slightly higher than stalling speed and equal to V1, both are correct.

Question 13

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13 The theoretical range of a propeller driven aircraft
Answer
  • O does not depend on the altitude
  • O increases at higher altitudes.
  • O decreases at higher altitudes.
  • O none of the above.

Question 14

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14 The theoretical endurance of a propeller driven aircraft
Answer
  • O decreases at higher altitudes.
  • O increases at higher altitudes.
  • O does not depend on the altitude.
  • O none of the above.

Question 15

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15 When take off weight increases:
Answer
  • O the required runway length for take off increases.
  • O the required runway length for take off decreases.
  • O the required runway length for take off is not affected.

Question 16

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16 When aircraft weight increases what adjustment is required to the approach speed?
Answer
  • O An increase.
  • O A decrease.
  • O Approach speed remains the same.

Question 17

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17 How does a high pressure altitude affect aircraft performance.
Answer
  • O It decreases the rate of climb.
  • O It improves piston engine performance.
  • O It decreases the required runway length for take off.
  • O It increases lift because thinner air creates less drag.

Question 18

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18 Which factor increases the density altitude of an airport?
Answer
  • O An increase in temperature.
  • O An increase in barometric pressure.
  • O A decrease in relative humidity.
  • O A decrease in temperature.

Question 19

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19 Why do we need to know the density altitude?
Answer
  • O In order to calculate aircraft performance.
  • O In order to calculate the pressure altitude.
  • O In order to calculate the flight level when the aircraft flies at a high altitude.
  • O in order to have safe altimeter readings over mountainous areas.]

Question 20

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20 How will the density altitude change by an increase in temperature from -4C to +10C if the pressure altitude remains the same.(Fig. FPP01)
Answer
  • O It will increase by 1.650 ft.]
  • O it will increase by 1.400 ft.]
  • O It will increase by 1.200 ft.]
  • O It will decrease by 1.000 ft.]

Question 21

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21 What will the density altitude be if the airport elevation is 5.250 ft ,temperature 27C and altimeter setting 29.25 inHg? (Fig FPP01)
Answer
  • O '8.500 ft.
  • O '5.850 ft.
  • O '4.900 ft.
  • O '7.700 ft.

Question 22

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22 How does high relative humidity affect aircraft performance?]
Answer
  • O It decreases performance.
  • O It improves performance.
  • O Changes in relative humidity do not affect aircraft performance.]
  • O It decreases performance at low altitudes and improves performance at high altitudes.

Question 23

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23 Which of the following factors causes the greater increase in density altitude?
Answer
  • O An increase in outside air temperature (OAT)?
  • O An increase in barometric pressure?
  • O A decrease in relative humidity?
  • O An increase in wind speed.

Question 24

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24 Which combination atmospheric conditions causes the greater decrease in aircraft performance during take off and landing?]
Answer
  • O High temperature,high relative humidity,high pressure altitude.
  • O Low temperature low relative humidity, low pressure altitud
  • O High temperature ,high relative humidity, low pressure altitude.
  • O Low temperature.high relative humidity,high pressure altitude.

Question 25

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25 How does high density altitude affect propeller efficiency?
Answer
  • O It decreases propeller efficiency.]
  • O It improves propeller efficiency.
  • O It does not affect propeller efficiency.
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