AUTOPILOT & COMPASS

1. Air swing should only be conducted in

a.VFR
b.IFR
c.NIGHT
d. Zero visibility condition

2. Duringcompass swinging distance from building should be maintained

a. 100ft
b.150ft
c.50ft

3.During compass swinging there should not be more than plus/minus _____difference
a. 10 Degree b. 20 Degree c. 50 degree

4.If the aircraft compass reads higher than the sight compass,the error is ___________
a. Positive b. Negative c. Not change

5.If the aircraft compass reads less than the sight compass, the error is ___________
a. Positive b. Negative c. Not change

6.MTCS
a. compass swinging is preferred with engine running
b. Compass swinging is performed with radios off only
c. tail wheel aircraft may not need to have their tail elevated.

7. during compass compensation,MTICS

a.Make correction using Non-magnetic screwdriver
b. Lightly tap the compass after each adjustment.
c.Can be placed near high voltage equipment.

8. The compass is usually mounted near

a. centerline of the aircraft(longitudinally)
b. On the instrument panel
c. Near the EFIS

9. Purpose of primary excitation in flux gate

a. In & out the flux(gate)
b.to produce secondary current
c. to provide warning signals

10. RR compass sensor is installed at

a. wing tip
b. Radom
c. Empennage

11.A plane passing through the magnet & center of the earth would measure
a. Magnetic meridian
b. Magnetic foci
c. Declination

12.The earth’s magnetic poles lies at four points on earth known as

a. Magnetic meridian
b. Magnetic foci
c. Declination

13. The change which takes place over long period of time is called
a. Secular change b. Annual change c. Diurnal change

14.Lines drawn on charts have equal variations(places) known as

a.Isogonal lines b. Agonic lines c. Diurnal lines

15. Angle between magnetic & true north is

a. Variation b.Agonic angle c.Magnetic dip d. None

16. The angle the lines of force makewith the earth’s surface is called
a.Magnetic Dip b. Agonic dip c.Magnetic variation

17.The balance of magnet system is such that its North seeking poles is ____ degree down.
a.2 deg b.3deg c.5deg d.6Deg

18. Magnetic dip can be calculated with

a. Dip meter b. Lip meter c. Beep meter

19. Quantity of fluid DR compass is

A.1/2 oz b.1&1/2oz c. 2/3 oz

20. Permanent magnet will

a. Attracts iron & steel
b.The power of attraction is connected at each end
c. Always aligned with N-S
d.All

21.If two magnetic fields are brought together their lines of flux
a. Do not cut one another
b.Will cut each other
c.no effect

22. Unit of density

a. Web/meter2 b. Tesla c. Both a and b

23. Property of material by which it resists the establishment of magnetic flux is called
a. Reluctance b. Variation c. Cancellation
24. In DR compass, we use
a. Cobalt steel magnet b. Parmalloy c. Iron

25.In RR compass. We use

a. Cobalt steel magnet b. Parmalloy c. Iron

26.Cat 1 RVR is
a. 800M b. 200M c. 50M

27.This category of landing is called ‘see to taxi’ or ‘see to land’

a. Cat 3A b. Cat 3B c. Cat 3c

28.Zero visibility landing is

a. Cat 3A b. Cat 3B c. Cat 3c

29._______is the wheel height above the runway threshold by which a go-around must be
continued by pilot if adequate RVR is not established
a. Gear height b. decision height c. RVR

30. during the autoland, Flare mode is initiated at

a. 45 feet
b.330 Feet
c.5 feet

31.Flare mode brings down the aircraft at speed of

a.2t/sec b.2ft/min c.2ft/hr

32.’LAND 2’ means
a. 2 autopilot channel engaged
b. minimum 3 channel is engaged
c. Minimum 4 is engaged

33. Glide slope & localizer is captured at

a. 1500ft b. 3000ft c.4200ft

34. Reverse thrust is applied during

a.Rollout b. Take off c. Climb

35.Twin passive monitoring called

a. Dual-Dual b. Comparison monitoring c. Equalization

36.This device adjust the performance of the sub-system in multiplex system to remove
difference between sub-system output
a. Equalization b. Comparison monitoring c. Triplex system

37. Cross wing landing is also called

a. Kick off b. Crabbing c. Both a and b
38. In FDS, Turn of the aircraft is indicated by
a. Trend vector b. Land vector c. Brand vector

39. In FDS, Ground speed is indicated in

a. EADI b. EHSI c. ECAM

40. Waypoints are displayed in

a. EADI b. EHSI c. ECAM

41. Distance to station is indicated in

a. EADI b. EHSI c. ECAM

42.GS& localizer indication are given by

a. EADI b. EHSI c. Both a & b

43. In EADI ground is displayed in

a. Orange b. magenta c. Brown d. Both c and b

44. Command bars are displayed in

a. EADI b. EHSI c. ECAM

45. Route related information is displayed in

a. EADI b. EHSI c. ECAM

46.FDS consist of
a. EADI b. EHSI c. Both a & b

47.DME related parameters are shown on

a. EADI b. EHSI c. Both a & b

48.This is the symbol of

a. DME b.INSc. RNAV c. LORAN-C

49. Magnetism on fuselage is consider as

a. Coefficient Bb. Coefficient C c, Coefficient A

50. 49. Magnetism on wing is consider as

a. Coefficient B b. Coefficient C c, Coefficient A

51. In order to move helicopter in desired direction pilot should

a. Move the tail rotor
b. Apply rudder pressure
c. Tilt the main rotor in desired direction
52. In order to move helicopter in desired direction pilot should
a. Move the tail rotor
b. Apply rudder pressure
c. Tilt the main rotor in desired direction
53. Helicopter is subject to
a. 2 forces
b. 3 forces
c. 4 forces

54. Moving helicopter up and down is called

a. Cyclic pitch
b. Collective pitch
c. Heading control

55. Moving helicopter forward and rearward is called

a. Cyclic pitch
b. Collective pitch
c. Heading control
56. The difference between advancing and retreating blade is called
a. Asymmetry of lift
b. Dissymmetry of lift
c. Conning

57. When helicopter is moving in the forward direction it is called it is

a. Translating
b. Hovering
c. Stalling
58. The difference between advancing and retreating blade is called
a. Asymmetry of lift
b. Dissymmetry of lift
c. Conning

59. When helicopter is moving in the forward direction it is called it is

a. Translating
b. Hovering
c. Stalling

60. SCAS is applicable only for

a.Helicopter
b.Fixed wings
c.Amphibians
61. In SCAS, pilot commanded input
a. Attitude gyro is removed from circuit
b. Leaky integrator is removed from circuit
c. none
62. during hover over a sea/water
a. reference of airspeed is taken and not of ground speed
b. refence of ground speed is taken not of airspeed
c. Both a and b

63. Purpose of the leaky integrators

a. Provide yaw damping
b. Provide refence datum (for attitude reference)
c. Help to improve the lift

64. Tip to tip length of the wing is called

a. Lateral axis b. Dihedral
c. Span d. a or c

65. Longitudinal control is about

a. Normal axis b. longitudinal axis
c. Lateral axis d. a or vertical axis

66.Angular displacement about longitudinal axis is called

a. Pitching b. Yawing
c. Rolling d. Side slipping

67. Longitudinal control is accomplished by

a. Elevator b. Rudder
c. Aileron d. Spoilers
68. When left rudder pedal is pushed forward
a. Rudder deflects leftward, airplane yaw towards port
b. Rudder deflects leftward, airplane yaw towards starboard
c. Rudder deflects rightward, airplane yaw towards port
d. Rudder deflects rightwards, airplane yaw towards starboard

69. When control column is moved towards left

a. Port aileron deflects downward and port wing is raised
b. Starboard aileron is deflected downward thereby raising starboard wing
c. Port aileron deflects upward thereby raising port wing
d. Starboard aileron deflects downward thereby raising port wing

70.In pilot-controlled lightning, J type light activates when,

a.keyed 5 times
b.keyed 7 times
c. keyed 10 times
d.keyed 12 times
71. In pilot-controlled lightning, K type light activates when,
a. keyed 5 times
b. keyed 7 times
c. keyed 10 times
d. keyed 12 times

72.Landing flare mode is initiated at

a.45 ft
b.56ft
c.330ft
d.150ft

73. An ideal aerofoil will have

a. A low stalling speed and high stalling angle
b. High stalling speed and low stalling angle
c. High stalling speed and stalling angle
d. Low stalling speed and stalling angle

74. Slots controls the boundary layer of the top surface at

a. Lower angle of the attack b. Higher angle of attack
c. Higher flight speeds d. Zero angle of attack

75. Which among the following is a leading-edge flap?

a. Fowler flap b. Zap flap
c. Split flap d. Kruger flap

76. Drag is acting

a. Parallel to the longitudinal axis b. Parallel to relative
wind
c. Parallel to the chord d. Parallel to lift

77. When control column is moved towards left

a. Port aileron deflects downward and port wing is raised
b. Starboard aileron is deflected downward thereby raising starboard wing
c. Port aileron deflects upward thereby raising port wing
d. Starboard aileron deflects downward thereby raising port wing

78.The actual path over earth’s surface is called

a.Track
b.HDG
c.TKE
d.GS

79.Heading hold microswitch in helicopter may be installed in

a. Middle of the foot pedal
b. Collective control
c. Cyclic control

80. Bell 414 has

a. Four blades
b. Two blades
c. Three blades

81.To make large change in directional force

a. Force trim switch
b. beep trim switch
c. None

81.To make small change in directional force

a. Force trim switch
b. beep trim switch
c. None

82. When CWS is pressed

a. Only servos disengages
b. Autopilot fully disengages
c. Engine shut downs
d. Nose pitch up automatically

83. CWS switch is located in the

a. Head up panel
b. Co-pilot side AFCS panel.
c. Center pedestal

84. These measure the relevant parameters & transmit the information in the computation
group.
a. Sensors b. Computer c. Output device

85. These converts the information from the sensors into the signals which are fed to the
system output device.
a. Sensors b. Computer c. Output device

86. Thses convert the computed signal into form which result in the necessary aircraft control
surface movement.
a. Sensor b. Computer c. Output device

87. N1 is the speed of

a. Fan b. HP compressor c. APU

88.Airbus called
a. Auto thrust b. Auto throttle c. Lever arms

89. Boeing called

a. Auto thrust b. Auto throttle c. Lever arms

90. When both the throttles in this detent, forward idle thrust is command by FADEC
a. IDLE b. CLIMB c.MAX REVERSE

91. TOGA thrust limited only for ____min for one engine
a.5min b.10min c.15min

92. TOGA thrust limited only for ____min for both engine
a.5min b.10min c.15min

93.IN FLEX/MCT mode, engine gives power up to,

a.85% b.100% c.90%

94.________is the technique used to reduce noise & engine wear tear.
a. FLEX/MCT b. CLIMB c. IDLE
95. in TOGA mode, engine gives power up to
a.85% b.100% c.90%

96. N2 is the speed of

a. Fan b. HP compressor c. APU

97. Airbus 320-300uses which type of engine

a.IAE V2500 b.CFM c. RR

98. Boeing 737 uses

a. CFM56 b. IAE V2500 c. RR

99. Jet engine uses for burning fuel

a. Spark plug. B. Ignition exciter c. Igniter plug d. both c or b

100. For cabin pressurization, bleed air is taken from which stage of compressor
a. 5th & 9th b.10th c.7th &11th

101.________is used to reduce engine power

a. Thrust reverser b. Flaps c. Slats

102. Fuel used in Jet aircraft is

a. JET A-1 b. Jet A-11 c. Jet A-12

103. Which one of the following engines have high bypass ratio
a. Turbofan b. Turbojet c. Turbo prop

104After burners are attached in jet engines after

a. Turbine b. Combustion c.L.P. compressor

105. For cabin pressurization bleed air is taken from
A.LP b. HP c. Turbine

106. Advance rate of thrust lever is

A.15 degree b.10degree c.40degree

107. Retard rate for thrust lever is

a. 2degree/sec b.2 degree/min c.2 degree/hrs

108. This mode is initiated prior to take off

a. Thrust mode b. Speed c. FLEX/MCT

109. The speed target is provided by the FMC is referred to as

A.FMC speed b. FMC thrust c.FMC TMC

110. Mumbai airport call sign is

a. VABB b. VAIP c. VIDP
111. In INS, at least _______gyro required
a. 3 accelerometer & 3 gyro b . 2 accelerometer & 2 gyro c . 4acclerometer & 4 gyro

112. Which one of the following is shot range navigation?

a.DME b. INS c. LORAN –c

113. Radio altimeter is used below

a.2500ft b.50, 000ft c.12, 000ft

114.in AFCS,---------is used to derive pseudo information

a. Integration b. Amplification c. Differentiation

115. This is used to restrict the effect of parameter change to certain limits.
a. limiting b. Shaping c. programming

116. This are used to produce output that allow an aircraft to fly predetermined
maneuvers.
a. limiting b. Shaping c. programming

117.This are used to adapt the computer output to produce the desired handling
characteristics of flight path of an aircraft
a. limiting b. Shaping c. programming

118.In heading hold mode, correction factor is applied to which channel

a. Roll b. Pitch c. Yaw

119. in altitude hold mode, correction factor is applied to which channel

a. Roll b. Pitch c. Yaw

120. In Vertical speed mode, correction factor is applied to which channel

a. Roll b. Pitch c. Yaw

121. JUHU airport call sign

a. VAJJ b. VABB c. VADP

122 .In strap down INS, how many gyro and accelerometer are used?
a.3 b.2 c.5

123. Vertical speed mode is inhibited during

a. Heading hold b. Altitude holds c. Bank hold

124. The direction in which nose of the aircraft pointing is called

a. Heading b. Track c. Glide

125. The path over which aircraft is flying w. r. t to ground is called

a. Heading b. Track c. Glide
 126. The intended flight path is called
a. Heading b. Desire track c. glide

127. The horizontal movement of the aircraft is displayed on which instrument?

a. EHSI b. EADI c. ECAM

128. Aircraft attitude related information is displayed on which instrument?

a. PFD b. ND c. ECAM
129. Which of the following is a turboprop aircraft?
a. Boeing 737 b. Poseidon P-8 c. ATR

130. The steering points over the aircraft path is called

a. Waypoint b. Destination c. Departure

131. VIJU is a call-sign of which airport?

a. Delhi b. Jammu c. Kolkata

132. Flux valve will sense

a. Earth horizontal component b. earth vertical component
c both (a) & (b) d. none

133. Which is/are the mode of operation for auto throttle system?
a. take off b. landing
c. speed control d. both (a) and (c)

134. The take off mode is engaged

a. prior to take off b. at the take off
c. after takeoff d. any one of the above

135. In ICAO categorization RVR and DH are measured respectively in

a. feet and meter b. both in feet
c. both in meter

136. In EFIS indicator annunciation takes the form of……… flags

a. white b. green
c. yellow d. red

137. in INS heading signal is obtained from

a. flux valve b. accelerometer
c. INU computer

138. AOA is…..

a. the angle between the chord line and the relative wind
b. the angle between longitudinal axis and the relative wind
c. the angle between lateral axis and longitudinal axis
d. none
 139. Term strap down technology refers to use
a. ring laser rate sensor b. inertial navigation system
c. flight reference system d. all

140. The point at which the boundary layer changes from laminar to turbulent is called
a. transition point b. vortex point
c. CG point d. none

141. For a helicopter, hovering means

a. it is in flight at constant altitude b. no forward, aft and sideways movement
c. both (a) and (b)

142. The ability of a system to withstand a failure without endangering passenger safety is
a. fail operational b. fail soft
c. fail active d. fail survival
143. When magnetic poles change, position with respect to true poles over period of time will
head to
a. diurnal change b. secular change
c. annual change d. periodic change

144. In Helicopter system, below 40 knots all reference are taken with
a. airspeed b. Ground speed c. vertical speed

145.In forward flight, _______channel is used in same way as in fixed wing aircraft, namely
to maintain slip indicator ball positing.
A.yaw channel b. roll channel c. Pitch channel

146. in helicopter, the sensor used in the yaw channel will typically include a ______
a. Flux detector b. Gyro c. Accelerometer

147. Coefficient B is
a. Combined effect of longitudinal effect
b. Combined effect of Lateral effect
c. Combined effect of longitudinal effect and lateral effect

148. Coefficient C is
a. Combined effect of longitudinal effect
b. Combined effect of Lateral effect
c. Combined effect of longitudinal effect and lateral effect

149. Hard iron component is

a. Permanent magnetism
b. Temporary magnetism
c. None.

150. Soft iron component is

a. Permanent magnetism
b. Temporary magnetism
c. None.

151. Letters written in ‘CAPITAL LETTERS’ are

a. Permanent magnetism
b. Temporary magnetism
c. None.

152. Letters written in ‘SMALL LETTERS’ are

a. Permanent magnetism
b. Temporary magnetism
c. None.

153. Easterly deviations are

a. Positive deviations
b. Negative deviations
c. both

154. Westerly deviations are

a. Positive deviations
b. Negative deviations
c. both

155. Flux gate is

a. Two section transformer
b. Three section transformer
c. Four section transformer
d. Five section transformer

156. Primary winding of flux gate is energies by

A.1.5 v
b.2.5v
c.3.5v

157. Permalloy has _______remanence

a. Lowest
b. highest
c. Either a or b

158.In DR compass, liquid damping is done by

a. Iridium
b. Mineral/alcohol
c. water

159. Liquid compensation is done by

a. Bellows
b. corrugated Diaphragm
c. both a and b
160. Aircraft like P-28 has CWS button on
a. Yoke
b. Center pedestal
c. Overhead panel
Define: Lateral stability, longitudinal stability and directional stability with neat diagram.
2. Explain gyroscopic precession, dissymmetry of lift, ground effect freewheeling system of
helicopter
3. Explain how lift is generated over the wing. Also explain the
a. Magnus effect
b. Bernoulli’s theory with help of neat diagram
c. Different types of airfoil’s

4. Explain high lift devices and drag inducing devices

5.Short note on ‘Jet Engine-with diagram ‘

6.Types of fixed wing AFCS

7.Draw and explain FDS (EADI & EHSI)

8.Short note on Autoland Sequence with diagram

9.Short on: CWS and ILS (Localizer,GSand marker beacon)

10.Describe types of compass and basic construction

11.Compass compensation methods

12.Explain magnetism and effect on system

13.Explain SAS (both pilot commanded and when pilot not commanded)

14.Short note on:Auto throttle (modes) and Go-around

15. Explain Series and parallel actuators of helicopter control system.

16.Explain types of Helicopter AFCS.

17.Explain Instrument Landing System (Localizer, GS and marker beacon)

18.Definition:GS, Drift Angle, track angle error, crosstrack, track,desire track, heading,
(With diagram)

19.Explain INS (RLG and accelerometer)

20.Explain PCL and Autoland