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SIFT Study Guide Practice Questions:
Army Aviation Questions and Answers
When generating lift, what should the pressure below the airfoil be in relation to the pressure above the
airfoil? - Answer✔✔-greater than it
what is the load factor of a 2000 pound helicopter that is currently experiencing an effective load of
4000 pounds? - Answer✔✔-2
What type/types of drag increases as the speed increases? - Answer✔✔-parasitic drag and profile drag
which of the following decreases upon an increase to the collective pitch controller? - Answer✔✔-RPM
governor: - Answer✔✔--adjusts the throttle as needed
-uses an electronic sensor
-regulates power to maintain RPM
-requires almost no manual control
if the cyclic pitch control is pushed to the left, which way will the rotor disk tip and which way will the
helicopter move? - Answer✔✔-left; left
which directions are the anti-torque pedals designed to move the nose? - Answer✔✔-left and right
which of the following is not included in a helicopter's base empty weight?
a. pilot
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b. engine
c. optional equipment
d. transmission oil
e. rotors - Answer✔✔-pilot
what are the dangers of overloading a helicopter? - Answer✔✔-decreased performance and structural
damage
if the helicopter is nose down while attempting to hover, and there are no winds, then it most likely
has... - Answer✔✔-front loaded center of gravity
when performing a vertical takeoff to a hover, what should be done if the heading begins to change? -
Answer✔✔-slowly adjust the anti torque pedals
which of the following would not need to be maintained while performing a hovering turn?
a. altitude
b. rpm
c. heading
d. position
e. center of gravity - Answer✔✔-c. heading
what is a complication unique to sideward hovering flight as opposed to forward and rearward flight? -
Answer✔✔-additional pressure needed on the anti torque pedals to deal with the weathervane
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SIFT Study Guide Practice Questions:
Army Aviation Questions and Answers
When generating lift, what should the pressure below the airfoil be in relation to the pressure above the
airfoil? - Answer✔✔-greater than it
what is the load factor of a 2000 pound helicopter that is currently experiencing an effective load of
4000 pounds? - Answer✔✔-2
What type/types of drag increases as the speed increases? - Answer✔✔-parasitic drag and profile drag
which of the following decreases upon an increase to the collective pitch controller? - Answer✔✔-RPM
governor: - Answer✔✔--adjusts the throttle as needed
-uses an electronic sensor
-regulates power to maintain RPM
-requires almost no manual control
if the cyclic pitch control is pushed to the left, which way will the rotor disk tip and which way will the
helicopter move? - Answer✔✔-left; left
which directions are the anti-torque pedals designed to move the nose? - Answer✔✔-left and right
which of the following is not included in a helicopter's base empty weight?
a. pilot
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b. engine
c. optional equipment
d. transmission oil
e. rotors - Answer✔✔-pilot
what are the dangers of overloading a helicopter? - Answer✔✔-decreased performance and structural
damage
if the helicopter is nose down while attempting to hover, and there are no winds, then it most likely
has... - Answer✔✔-front loaded center of gravity
when performing a vertical takeoff to a hover, what should be done if the heading begins to change? -
Answer✔✔-slowly adjust the anti torque pedals
which of the following would not need to be maintained while performing a hovering turn?
a. altitude
b. rpm
c. heading
d. position
e. center of gravity - Answer✔✔-c. heading
what is a complication unique to sideward hovering flight as opposed to forward and rearward flight? -
Answer✔✔-additional pressure needed on the anti torque pedals to deal with the weathervane
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