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MODULE 8: BASIC AERODYNAMICS

08.1. Physics of the Atmosphere.
1. At higher altitudes as altitude increases, pressure. (Level 1)
A. decreases at constant rate.
B. decreases exponentially.
C. increases exponentially.
2. When the pressure is half of that at sea level, what is the altitude?. (Level
1)
A. 12,000 ft.
B. 18,000 ft.
C. 8,000 ft.
3. Pressure decreases. (Level 1)
A. inversely proportional to temperature.
B. proportionally with a decreases in temperature.
C. Pressure and temperature are not related.
4. What is sea level pressure?. (Level 1)
A. 1012.3 mb.
B. 1013.2 mb.
C. 1032.2 mb.
5. As altitude increases, pressure. (Level 1)
A. decreases exponentially.
B. decreases at constant rate.
C. increases exponentially.
6. At what altitude is the tropopause?. (Level 1)
A. 36,000 ft.
B. 57,000 ft.

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C. 63,000 ft.
7. The ISA. (Level 2)
A. assumes a standard day.
B. is taken from the equator.
C. is taken from 45 degrees latitude.
8. Standard sea level temperature is. (Level 2)
A. 20 degrees Celsius.
B. 0 degrees Celsius.
C. 15 degrees Celsius.
9. Temperature above 36,000 feet will. (Level 2)
A. increase exponentially.
B. decrease exponentially.
C. remain constant.
10. With increasing altitude pressure decreases and. (Level 2)
A. temperature decreases at the same rate as pressure reduces.
B. temperature decreases but at a lower rate than pressure reduces.
C. temperature remains constant to 8000 ft.
11. What is the temperature in comparison to ISA conditions at 30,000ft?.
(Level 2)
A. -60°C.
B. 0°C.
C. -45°C.

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08.2. Aerodynamics.
12. Lift on a delta wing aircraft. (Level 1)
A. increases with an increased angle of incidence (angle of attack).
B. does not change with a change in angle of incidence (angle of attack).
C. decreases with an increase in angle of incidence (angle of attack).
13. Which of the following is true?. (Level 1)
A. Lift acts at right angles to the relative airflow and weight acts vertically down.
B. Lift acts at right angles to the wing chord line and weight acts vertically down.
C. Lift acts at right angles to the relative air flow and weight acts at right angles to
the aircraft centre line.
14. The chord line of a wing is a line that runs from. (Level 1)
A. the centre of the leading edge of the wing to the trailing edge.
B. half way between the upper and lower surface of the wing.
C. one wing tip to the other wing tip.

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15. A high aspect ratio wing will give. (Level 1)

A. high profile and low induced drag.
B. low profile and high induced drag.
C. low profile and low induced drag.
16. The relationship between induced drag and airspeed is, induced drag is.
(Level 1)
A. directly proportional to the square of the speed.
B. directly proportional to speed.
C. inversely proportional to the square of the speed.
17. What is the definition of Angle of Incidence?. (Level 1)
A. The angle the underside of the mainplane or tailplane makes with the
horizontal.
B. The angle the underside of the mainplane or tailplane makes with the
longitudinal datum line.
C. The angle the chord of the mainplane or tailplane makes with the horizontal.
18. For a given aerofoil production lift, whereP = pressure and V =
velocity.(Level 1)
A. P1 is greater than P2, and V1 is less than V2.
B. P1 is greater than P2, and V1 is greater than V2.
C. P1 is less than P2 and V1 is greater than V2.
19. The layer of air over the surface of an aerofoil which is slower moving,
in relation to the rest of the airflow, is known as. (Level 1)
A. none of the above.
B. camber layer.
C. boundary layer.
20. If the C of G is aft of the Centre of Pressure. (Level 1)
A. when the aircraft yaws the aerodynamic forces acting forward of the Centre of
Pressure.
B. changes in lift produce a pitching moment which acts to increase the change in
lift.
C. when the aircraft sideslips, the C of G causes the nose to turn into the sideslip
thus applying a restoring moment.
21. An aspect ratio of 8 : 1 would mean. (Level 1)
A. span 64, mean chord 8.
B. mean chord 64, span 8.
C. span squared 64, chord 8.
22. Induced Drag is. (Level 1)

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A. greatest towards the tip and downwash decreases from tip to root.
B. greatest towards the wing tip and downwash is greatest towards the root.
C. greatest towards the wing root and downwash is greatest at the tip.

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23. For a given IAS an increase in altitude will result in. (Level 1)
A. an increase in induced drag.
B. no change in the value of induced drag.
C. an increase in profile drag.
24. Stall inducers may be fitted to a wing. (Level 1)
A. at the root to cause the root to stall first.
B. at the tip to cause the root to stall first.
C. at the root to cause the tip to stall first.
25. The optimum angle of attack of an aerofoil is the angle at which. (Level
1)
A. the aerofoil produces maximum lift.
B. the aerofoil produces zero lift.
C. the highest lift/drag ratio is produced.
26. A high aspect ratio wing has a. (Level 1)
A. increased induced drag.
B. decreased skin friction drag.
C. decreased induced drag.
27. A laminar boundary layer will produce. (Level 1)
A. more skin friction drag than a turbulent one.
B. the same skin friction drag as a turbulent one.
C. less skin friction drag than a turbulent one.
28. The boundary layer is. (Level 1)
A. thickest at the leading edge.
B. thickest at the trailing edge.
C. constant thickness from leading to trailing edges.
29. "What happens to air flowing at the speed of sound when it enters a
converging duct?." (Level 2)

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A. Velocity increases, pressure and density decreases.

B. Velocity, pressure and density increase.
C. Velocity decreases, pressure and density increase.
30. As the angle of attack of an airfoil increases the centre of pressure.
(Level 2)
A. remains stationary.
B. moves aft.
C. moves forward.
31. The angle of incidence of a wing is an angle formed by lines. (Level 2)
A. parallel to the chord line and longitudinal axis.
B. parallel to the chord line and the vertical axis.
C. parallel to the chord line and the lateral axis.
32. The centre of pressure of an aerofoil is located. (Level 2)
A. 30 - 40% of the chord line forward of the leading edge.
B. 50% of the chord line back from the leading edge.
C. 30 - 40% of the chord line back from the leading edge.
33. Compressibility effect is. (Level 2)
A. drag associated with the form of an aircraft.
B. the increase in total drag of an aerofoil in transonic flight due to the formation
of shock waves.
C. drag associated with the friction of the air over the surface of the aircraft.
34. Aerofoil efficiency is defined by. (Level 2)
A. lift over drag.
B. lift over weight.
C. drag over lift.
35. What is Boundary Layer?. (Level 2)
A. Separated layer of air forming a boundary at the leading edge.
B. Sluggish low energy air that sticks to the wing surface and gradually gets faster
until it joins the free stream flow of air.
C. Turbulent air moving from the leading edge to trailing edge.
36. As a general rule, if the aerodynamic angle of incidence (angle of attack)
of an aerofoil is slightly increased, the centre of pressure will. (Level 2)

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A. move towards the tip.

B. move forward towards the leading edge.
C. never move.
37. For any given speed, a decrease in aircraft weight, the induced drag will.
(Level 2)

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A. decrease.
B. remain the same.
C. increase.
38. The amount of lift generated by a wing is. (Level 2)
A. greatest at the tip.
B. constant along the span.
C. greatest at the root.
39. If the weight of an aircraft is increased, the induced drag at a given
speed. (Level 2)
A. will increase.
B. will decrease.
C. will remain the same.
40. The transition point on a wing is the point where. (Level 2)
A. the boundary layer flow changes from laminar to turbulent.
B. the flow divides to pass above and below the wing.
C. the flow separates from the wing surface.
08.3. Theory of Flight.

41. The purpose of a slot in a wing is to. (Level 1)

A. provide housing for the slat.
B. speed up the airflow and increase lift.
C. act as venturi, accelerate the air and re-energise boundary layer.
42. Which part of the wing of a swept-wing aircraft stalls first?. (Level 1)
A. Tip stalls first.
B. Both stall together.
C. Root stalls first.
43. To ensure that a wing stalls at the root first, stall wedges are. (Level 1)
A. installed on the wing leading edge at the wing root.
B. installed on the wing leading edge at the wing tip.
C. installed at the wing trailing edge at the wing root.
44. Dutch role is movement in. (Level 1)
A. yaw and pitch.
B. yaw and roll.
C. pitch and roll.
45. If an aircraft moves in yaw, what axis is it moving about?. (Level 1)

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A. Longitudinal.
B. Lateral.
C. Normal.
46. If an aircraft is aerodynamically stable. (Level 1)
A. aircraft returns to trimmed attitude.
B. CofP moves back.
C. aircraft becomes too sensitive.
47. Earths atmosphere is. (Level 1)
A. 3/5 oxygen, 2/5 nitrogen.
B. 4/5 oxygen, 1/5 nitrogen.
C. 1/5 oxygen, 4/5 nitrogen.

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48. The fin helps to give. (Level 1)

A. directional stability about the normal axis.
B. directional stability about the longitudinal axis.
C. longitudinal stability about the normal axis.
49. Slats. (Level 1)
A. keep the boundary layer from separating for longer.
B. increase the overall surface area and lift effect of wing.
C. act as an air brake.
50. If the aircraft is flying nose heavy, which direction would you move the
elevator trim tab?. (Level 1)
A. Up to move elevator down.
B. Up to move elevator up.
C. Down to move elevator up.
51. Wing tip vortices are strongest when. (Level 1)

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A. flying high speed straight and level flight.

B. flying into a headwind.
C. flying slowly at high angles of attack.
52. An elevator provides control about the. (Level 1)
A. longitudinal axis.
B. lateral axis.
C. horizontal stabilizer.
53. An automatic slat will lift by itself when the angle of attack is. (Level 1)
A. high.
B. high or low.
C. low.
54. The aircraft is controlled about the lateral axis by the. (Level 1)
A. ailerons.
B. elevator.
C. rudder.

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55. What is the term used for the amount of water in the atmosphere?.
(Level 1)
A. Relative humidity.
B. Absolute humidity.
C. Dew point.
56. On an aircraft with an all-moving tailplane, pitch up is caused by.
(Level 1)
A. decreasing tailplane incidence.
B. up movement of the elevator trim tab.
C. increasing tailplane incidence.
57. A leading edge slat is a device for. (Level 1)
A. increasing the stalling angle of the wing.
B. decreasing the stalling angle of the wing.
C. decreasing wing drag.
58. What is attached to the rear of the vertical stabilizer?. (Level 1)
A. Elevator.
B. Aileron.

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C. Rudder.
59. In a bank and turn. (Level 1)
A. extra lift is not required if thrust is increased.
B. extra lift is not required.
C. extra lift is required.
60. During flight, an aircraft is yawing to the right. The aircraft would have
a tendency to fly. (Level 2)
A. right wing low.
B. left wing low.
C. nose up.

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61. What is a slot used for?. (Level 2)

A. Increased angle of attack during approach.
B. Increase the speed of the airflow.
C. To reinforce the boundary layer.
62. Angle of Attack is the angle between cord line and. (Level 2)
A. horizontal axis.
B. relative air flow.
C. tip path plane.
63. If an aircraft moves in roll, it is moving about the. (Level 2)
A. longitudinal axis.
B. normal axis.
C. lateral axis.
64. Dutch Roll affects. (Level 2)
A. pitch and yaw simultaneously.
B. yaw and roll simultaneously.
C. pitch and roll simultaneously.
65. The aircraft is controlled about the normal axis by the. (Level 2)
A. ailerons.
B. elevator.
C. rudder.
66. Dutch roll is. (Level 2)
A. a combined yawing and rolling motion.
B. primarily a pitching instability.
C. a type of slow roll.
67. The layer of air over the surface of an aerofoil which is slower moving,
in relation to the rest of the airflow, is known as. (Level 2)
A. none of the above are correct.
B. camber layer.
C. boundary layer.
68. A control surface which forms a slot when deployed is called a. (Level
2)
A. slat.
B. slot.
C. flap.
69. Changes in aircraft weight. (Level 2)
A. cause corresponding changes in total drag due to the associated lift change.
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B. will not affect total drag since it is dependant only upon speed.
C. will only affect total drag if the lift is kept constant.
70. When an aircraft stalls. (Level 2)
A. lift increases and drag decreases.
B. lift and drag increase.
C. lift decreases and drag increases.
71. The aircraft stalling speed will. (Level 2)
A. only change if the MTWA were changed.
B. be unaffected by aircraft weight changes since it is dependant upon the angle
of attack.
C. increase with an increase in weight.

08.4. Flight Stability and Dynamics.

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72. Lateral stability is about the. (Level 1)

A. longitudinal axis.
B. normal axis.
C. vertical axis.
73. If the aircraft turns and side-slips. (Level 1)
A. the sweepback of the wing will correct the sideslip.
B. the keel surface will correct the sideslip.
C. the dihedral of the wing will correct the sideslip.
74. An aircraft disturbed from its normal flight path, and automatically
returns to that normal flight path, without any action on the part of the pilot
is known as. (Level 1)
A. aircraft stall.
B. aircraft instability.
C. aircraft stability.
75. If, after a disturbance, an aeroplane initially returns to its equilibrium
state. (Level 1)
A. it has neutral stability.
B. it has static stability and may be dynamically stable.
C. it is neutrally unstable.
76. Stability of an aircraft is. (Level 1)
A. the tendency of the aircraft to return to its original trimmed position after having
been displaced.
B. the tendency of the aircraft to stall at low airspeed.
C. the ability of the aircraft to rotate about an axis.
77. Longitudinal stability is increased if the. (Level 2)
A. CG is forward of the CP.
B. Thrust acts on a line below the total drag.
C. CP moves forward of the CG.

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78. Longitudinal stability is provided by the. (Level 2)

A. horizontal stabilizer.
B. vertical stabilizer.
C. mainplane.
79. If the nose of the aircraft is rotated about its lateral axis, what is its
directional movement?. (Level 2)
A. Rolling or banking to the left or right.
B. Turning to the left or right.
C. Climbing or diving.
80. The function of an aircraft fin. (Level 2)
A. is to provide directional control.
B. is to provide straight airflow across the rudder.
C. is to provide stability about the normal axis.
81. Movement of an aircraft about its normal axis. (Level 2)
A. is rolling.
B. is yawing.
C. is pitching.
82. The three axes concerned with stability of an aircraft have. (Level 2)
A. normal axis through C of G. Lateral axis - wing tip to wing tip. Longitudinal axis
- nose to tail but not through C of G.
B. longitudinal, lateral and normal axis all passing through aircraft centre of
gravity.
C. longitudinal axis nose to tail, lateral axis at furthest span point, normal axis
through centre of pressure.
83. If an aircraft returns to a position of equilibrium it is said to be. (Level
2)
A. positively stable.
B. neutrally stable.
C. negatively stable.

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