1. As it applies to airfoils.

which statement is in agreement with Bernoulli's

Principle?
a) The static pressure of a fluid decreases at points where the speed of the
fluid increases
b) The speed of a fluid increases at points where the static pressure of the
fluid increases
c) The static pressure of a fluid increases at points where the speed of the
fluid increases
d) The static pressure of a fluid decreases at points where the speed of the
fluid decreases

2. The units of wing loading (I) W / S and (II) dynamic pressure q are:
a) (I) kg / m, (II) N / m²
b) (I) N / m3, (II) kg / m²
c) (I) N / m, (II) kg
d) (I) N / m², (II) N / m²

3. The following unit of measurement: kgm/s² is expressed in the SI-system as:

a) Joule
b) Watt
c) Newton
d) Pascal

4. If velocity and angle of attack is kept constant and density decreases, the lift
a) increases
b) remains constant
c) decreases
d) density has no effect

5. The characteristics of a "high aspect ratio" wing has are:

a) long chord, short span
b) short chord, short span
c) long span, long chord
d) short chord, long span
6. When "spoilers" are used as speed brakes:
a) at same angle of attack, CD is increased and CL is decreased
b) CLmax of the polar curve is not affected
c) at same angle of attack, CL remains unaffected
d) they do not affect wheel braking action during landing

7. Rotation of the aircraft about the lateral axis is called:

a) yawing
b) pitching
c) slipping
d) rolling

8. Wing tip vortices have the highest intensity during:

a) turns
b) High speed
c) Take off
d) Cruise

9. There are two types of boundary layer: laminar and turbulent. One important
advantage the turbulent boundary layer has over the laminar type is that:
a) energy is less
b) skin friction drag is less
c) it is thinner
d) it has less tendency to separate from the surface

10.The wing area divided by the span of a wing is called:

a) "Fineness ratio"
b) " Wash out"
c) "Mean cord"
d) "Aspect ratio"

11.Directional stability is the stability about the:

a) Normal axis
b) Longitudinal axis
c) Lateral axis
d) Pitch axis
12.Under what circumstances is TAS equivalent to GS?
a) Temperature below 15(C and headwind
b) Always equal
c) Temperature above 15(C and headwind
d) No wind

13.Which of the following statements, about a venturi in a sub-sonic airflow are

correct? 1. the dynamic pressure in the undisturbed flow and in the throat are
equal. 2. the total pressure in the undisturbed flow and in the throat are
equal.
a) 1 and 2 are incorrect
b) 1 is correct and 2 is incorrect
c) 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct
d) 1 and 2 are correct

14.Drag is in the direction of - and lift is perpendicular to the:

a) longitudinal axis
b) horizon
c) chord line
d) relative wind/airflow

15.Which of the following is used to activate a stall warning device?

a) movement of CP
b) movement of CG
c) movement of the stagnation point
d) a reduction in dynamic pressure

16.Density of the atmosphere will:

a) increasing with increasing humidity
b) decrease with rising humidity
c) remain unaffected by changes in humidity
d) decrease with reduced humidity
17.Bernoulli's equation can be written as :
(pt = total pressure, ps = static pressure, q = dynamic pressure)
a. pt = q - ps
b. pt - q = ps
c. pt = ps - q
d. pt + ps = q

18.How is adverse yaw compensated for during entry into and roll out from a
turn ?
a) Differential aileron deflection
b) Anti-balanced rudder control
c) Horn-balanced controls
d) Servo tabs

19.Winglets
a) create an elliptical lift distribution
b) decrease the induced drag
c) decrease the static lateral stability
d) increase the manoeuvrability

20.The rudder controls the aircraft about (I) axis is called (II)
a) (I) Normal, (II) Yawing
b) (I) Longitudinal (II) Pitching
c) (I) Vertical (II) Banking
d) (I) Lateral (II) Yawing

21.The function of the slot between an extended slat and the leading edge of the
wing is to:
a) reduce the wing loading
b) slow the air flow in the slot so that more pressure is created under the
wing
c) cause a venturi effect which energizes the boundary layer
d) allow space for vibration of the slat
22.The (subsonic) static pressure:
a) increases in a flow in a tube when the diameter decreases.
b) decreases in a flow in a tube when the diameter decreases.
c) is the total pressure plus the dynamic pressure.
d) is the pressure in a point at which the velocity has become zero.

23.Winglets
a) create an elliptical lift distribution
b) decrease the induced drag
c) decrease the static lateral stability
d) increase the manoeuvrability

24.The interference drag is created as a result of

a) the addition of induced and parasite drag
b) interaction between aeroplane parts (e.g. wing/fuselage)
c) downwash behind the wing
d) separation of the induced vortex

28.In what way do (1) induced drag and (2) parasite drag alter with
decreasing speed?
a) (1) decreases and (2) increases
b) (1) increases and (2) decreases
c) (1) decreases and (2) decreases
d) (1) increases and (2) increases

30. The term “ρ” and “SA” in the lift formual are:
a. density and the surface area of the wing
b. static pressure and dynamic pressure
c. square root of surface and wing loading
d. static pressure and wing surface area

31.An aeroplane wing stalls when:

a) The indicated airspeed is too low.
b) The critical angle of attack is exceeded.
c) The laminar air flow becomes turbulent.
d) It is subjected to usually high “G” forces.
32.Air pressure:
a) Acts only vertically downwards
b) Is measured in pascals per square inch
c) Acts in all directions
d) Increases with altitude

33.The surface that gives an aircraft directional stability is:

a) The rudder.
b) The fin.
c) The rudder trim tab.
d) The horizontal tail plane.

34.The movement of the aircraft about its normal (vertical) axis is known as:
a) Yawing
b) Rolling
c) Pitching
d) Side skipping

35.An aircraft rotates about:

a) Its wings.
b) Its main under carriage.
c) Its centre of gravity.
d) Its rudder.

36. Which one of the following statements about Bernoulli's theorem is correct?
a. The dynamic pressure increases as static pressure decreases
b. The dynamic pressure decreases as static pressure decreases
c. The total pressure is zero when the velocity of the stream is zero
d. The dynamic pressure is maximum in the stagnation point

37.The density of the atmosphere will

a. Increase with rising humidity
b. Remain unaffected by change in humidity
c. Decrease with rising humidity
 d. Decrease with rising humidity but latter increase

38.The four forces acting on the aircraft in flight are

a. Lift, Pitching, Rolling and Yawing
b. Lift, weight, thrust, center of pressure
c. Lift, weight, thrust, drag
d. Thrust, Pitching, Rolling and Yawing

39.The density of the atmosphere will

e. Increase with rising humidity
f. Remain unaffected by change in humidity
g. Decrease with rising humidity
h. Decrease with rising humidity but latter increase

40.The tropopause lies between

a. The earth’s surface and Troposphere
b. Troposphere and lower part of the stratosphere
c. Troposphere and upper part of the stratosphere
d. Within the upper part of the stratosphere

41. If the OAT is above I.S.A

a. The pressure altitude will be lesser than density altitude
b. The pressure altitude will be greater than density altitude
c. The density attitude will be equal to the pressure altitude
The density altitude will be lesser than pressure altitude

42. When the control wheel is turned to the left, the rudder is usually move to the:
a) Left by pressing right rudder pedal and a/c turns to the left
b) Right by pressing left rudder pedal and the a/c turns to the right.
c) Right by pressing right rudder pedal and the a/c turns to the right.
d) Left by pressing left rudder pedal and the a/c turn to the left.
43. When the control wheel is turned to the right and pressed forward.
a) Right aileron and right wing both to down and the nose falls.
b) Left aileron and left wings both down and nose falls.
c) Left aileron and right wings both down and the nose turns left.
d) Left aileron and right wings both down and nose falls.

44. When an aeroplane is disturbed from its established flight path, for instance
when entering turbulent air, it is said to have neutral stability if it consequently.
a) remains in the new flight path
b) controllability
c) becomes further displaced from its original flight path
d) re-establishes its original flight path without any pilot input

45. What is the most effective flap system?

a) Fowler flap
b) Plain flap
c) Single slotted flap
d) Split flap

46. Which of the following lists aeroplane features that each increase static lateral
stability ?
a) Fuselage mounted engines, dihedral, T-tail
b) Low wing, dihedral, elliptical wing planform
c) Sweep back, under wing mounted engines, winglets
d) High wing, sweep back, large and high vertical fin

47. The purpose of the horizontal stabilizer is to:

a) give the aeroplane sufficient longitudinal stability
b) give the aeroplane sufficient lateral stability
c) give the aeroplane sufficient directional stability
d) give the aeroplane enough weight in the tail

48. The angle between the aeroplane longitudinal axis and the chord line is the:
a) climb path angle.
b) angle of incidence.
c) glide path angle.
d) angle of attack.
49. The total pressure is:
a) can be measured in a small hole in a surface, parallel to the local stream.
b) static pressure plus the dynamic pressure.
c) static pressure minus the dynamic pressure.
d) ½ rho V²

50. Which one of the following statements about Bernoulli's theorem is correct?
a) The dynamic pressure is maximum in the stagnation point.
b) The dynamic pressure increases as static pressure decreases.
c) The dynamic pressure decreases as static pressure decreases.
d) The total pressure is zero when the velocity of the stream is zero.

51. The wing area divided by the span of a wing is called:

a) "Fineness ratio"
b) " Wash out"
c) "Mean cord"
d) "Aspect ratio"

52. When density increase, take off run

a) Increases
b) Decrease
c) In not affected
d) Elongates