Aviation and Aerospace Engineering

Question 1

1In the lower atmosphere, the standard temperature lapse rate is about

Medium

A. 20 °C per 1,000 ft B. 2 °C per 1,000 ft C. 10 °C per 1,000 ft D. 0.5 °C per 1,000 ft

Question 2

2In the International Standard Atmosphere, sea-level temperature is

Easy

A. 25 °C B. −15 °C C. 0 °C D. 15 °C

Question 3

3In the International Standard Atmosphere, the temperature at sea level is

Easy

A. 0 °C B. 15 °C C. −56.5 °C D. 25 °C

Question 4

4Fog reduces flight safety mainly by

Easy

A. increasing lift B. cooling engines C. increasing speed D. reducing visibility

Question 5

5A headwind during take-off

Easy

A. stops the engine B. lengthens the take-off run C. shortens the take-off run D. has no effect

Question 6

6Which clouds are associated with thunderstorms, turbulence and icing?

Easy

A. stratus B. cirrus C. altostratus D. cumulonimbus

Question 7

7At 3,000 m in the International Standard Atmosphere, the temperature is about

Hard

A. −4.5 °C B. −20 °C C. 15 °C D. 0 °C

Question 8

8Standard sea-level pressure is about

Easy

A. 500 hPa B. 1013 hPa C. 100 hPa D. 2000 hPa

Question 9

9Cumulonimbus clouds are dangerous to aircraft because they produce

Easy

A. thunderstorms, turbulence and icing B. warm fog only C. clear skies D. calm air

Question 10

10Temperature in the troposphere generally

Easy

A. decreases with height B. stays constant C. doubles D. increases with height