Aviation and Aerospace Engineering

Question 1

1The upward angle of the wings from root to tip (dihedral) improves

Medium

A. braking B. engine power C. fuel capacity D. lateral (roll) stability

Question 2

2Pre-flight inspection is carried out

Easy

A. before every flight B. once a year C. never D. only after accidents

Question 3

3Monocoque construction means

Hard

A. wings carry fuselage loads B. there is no skin C. the outer skin carries most of the load D. an internal frame carries all loads

Question 4

4The horizontal tailplane mainly provides

Easy

A. longitudinal (pitch) stability B. lift for take-off C. thrust D. directional control only

Question 5

5Regular aircraft maintenance checks are required to

Easy

A. ensure airworthiness and safety B. reduce staff C. increase ticket prices D. paint the aircraft

Question 6

6A structure in which the outer skin carries most of the loads is a

Medium

A. truss structure B. space frame C. monocoque structure D. tube-and-fabric frame

Question 7

7A walk-around check of the aircraft by the pilot before each flight is the

Easy

A. overhaul B. certification C. landing check D. pre-flight inspection

Question 8

8Metal fatigue in aircraft is caused by

Medium

A. sunlight B. repeated loading and unloading cycles C. rain D. one heavy landing only

Question 9

9The main spar of a wing

Medium

A. lights the wing B. carries most of the wing's bending loads C. holds fuel only D. controls roll

Question 10

10The horizontal stabiliser provides

Easy

A. thrust B. lift for take-off only C. roll control D. pitch stability