Quiz: Aircraft Performance
Score for this quiz: 57.5 out of 75
IncorrectQuestion 1
.5 pts
(Reference Figure 6.30) Using Figure 6.30, find the velocity for best range for the airplane at
8,000 lbs.
220 knots
,255 knots
285 knots
325 knots
Question 2
2..5 pts
Though a turboprop produces power and thrust, the amount of thrust
produced directly by the engine is only about _____ percentage of the total.
15%
30%
45%
65%
Question 3
2..5 pts
Calculate the horsepower required (Pr) for a propeller-driven aircraft given
the following information:
Total Drag = 1233 lbs.
Vk = 125 kts
474 hp
488 hp
540 hp
352 hp
IncorrectQuestion 4
.5 pts
A propeller where the pilot can adjust the pitch setting in the air. It usually is restricted to either
the takeoff setting or the cruise setting.
Constant speed
Controllable pitch
, Adjustable pitch
Fixed pitch
Question 5
2..5 pts
Maximum endurance will permit your aircraft to obtain the best distance for
the fuel consumed.
True
False
IncorrectQuestion 6
.5 pts
Which one of the following items does not occur at (L/D)max for a jet aircraft?
Maximum specific range
Maximum endurance
Maximum climb angle
Minimum drag
Question 7
2..5 pts
Fuel flow for a jet at 100% rpm at altitude compared to that at sea level is
Less
More
The same
Question 8
2..5 pts
Increased weight has what effect on rate of climb?
Increases
Score for this quiz: 57.5 out of 75
IncorrectQuestion 1
.5 pts
(Reference Figure 6.30) Using Figure 6.30, find the velocity for best range for the airplane at
8,000 lbs.
220 knots
,255 knots
285 knots
325 knots
Question 2
2..5 pts
Though a turboprop produces power and thrust, the amount of thrust
produced directly by the engine is only about _____ percentage of the total.
15%
30%
45%
65%
Question 3
2..5 pts
Calculate the horsepower required (Pr) for a propeller-driven aircraft given
the following information:
Total Drag = 1233 lbs.
Vk = 125 kts
474 hp
488 hp
540 hp
352 hp
IncorrectQuestion 4
.5 pts
A propeller where the pilot can adjust the pitch setting in the air. It usually is restricted to either
the takeoff setting or the cruise setting.
Constant speed
Controllable pitch
, Adjustable pitch
Fixed pitch
Question 5
2..5 pts
Maximum endurance will permit your aircraft to obtain the best distance for
the fuel consumed.
True
False
IncorrectQuestion 6
.5 pts
Which one of the following items does not occur at (L/D)max for a jet aircraft?
Maximum specific range
Maximum endurance
Maximum climb angle
Minimum drag
Question 7
2..5 pts
Fuel flow for a jet at 100% rpm at altitude compared to that at sea level is
Less
More
The same
Question 8
2..5 pts
Increased weight has what effect on rate of climb?
Increases
