PPL Aircraft General Knowledge | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025

PPL Aircraft General Knowledge | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What does a positive load factor mean in regards to the wings? - Answer -The higher the positive load factor, the higher the upward bending force on the wings. Name the four main parts that combine to create the structure of the wings. - Answer -The main spar, the secondary spar, the stringers and the ribs. What do the ribs of the wing add to the structure? - Answer -The ribs add the aerofoil shape to the wings. What is the stressed skin condition? - Answer -the stressed skin condition is known as a monocoque structure - most of the aircraft load / stress is placed on the outer metal skin of the aircraft. What's an advantage of the stressed skin condition? - Answer -The internal construction of the aircraft can be modified as it no longer takes the stresses of the aircraft. What's the difference between a monocoque structure and a semimonocoque structure? - Answer -A monocoque structure- all of the load on the aircraft is placed on the metal skin whereas a semimonocoque structure, only some of the stress is put on the aircraft skin and most of it is placed on the internal structure. What's the equation for aspect ratio? - Answer -Aspect ratio = wings span/wing chord What is aspect ratio? - Answer -Aspect ra