ATPL - PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL ANSWERS

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1. Which statement is true regarding the opposing forces acting on an aeroplane in steady-state level flight?
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a. Thrust is greater than drag and weight and lift are equal
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b. These forces are equal
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c. Thrust is greater than drag and lift is greater than weight
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d. Thrust is slightly greater than lift, but the drag and weight are equal - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. These
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forces are equal
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2. The stalling speed of an aeroplane is most affected by:
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a. Changes in air density
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b. Variations in aeroplane loading
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c. Variations in flight altitude
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d. Changes in pitch attitude - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. Variations in aeroplane loading
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3. To ensure some degree of longitudinal stability in flight, the position of the CG:
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a. Must always coincide with the AC
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, b. Must be forward of the Neutral Point
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c. Must be aft of the Neutral Point
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d. Must not be forward of the aft CG limit - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. Must be forward of the Neutral Point
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4. The purpose of a trim tab is:
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a. To assist the pilot in initiating movement of the controls
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b. To zero the load on the pilot controls in the flight attitude required
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c. To provide feel to the controls at high speed
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d. To increase the effectiveness of the controls - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. To zero the load on the pilot
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controls in the flight attitude required
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5. What criteria determine which engine is the "critical" engine of a twin-engine aeroplane?
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a. The one with the center of thrust farthest from the centreline of the fuselage
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b. The one with the center of thrust closest to the centreline of the fuselage
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c. The one designated by the manufacturer which develops most usable thrust
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d. The failure of which causes the least yawing moment - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. The one with the center
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of thrust closest to the centreline of the fuselage
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6. The angle of attack of a fixed pitch propeller:
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a. Depends on forward speed only
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b. Depends on forward speed and engine rotational speed
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c. Depends on engine rotational speed only
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