Aerospace Dimensions Module 1 Practice Exam

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• What happens when an aircraft stalls?
• Which component is positioned below the envelope to transport passengers and equipment?
• What does staging in rocket design refer to?
• What is the function of the throttle?
• Which best describes orbital mechanics?
• A waving action with strong up and down motions started as air moves across mountain ranges.
• Which definition best describes an airfoil?
• Mass in a given volume?
• An instrument source to provide the height of the balloon above sea level.
• Camber is described as what in relation to the wing?
• Which term defines the rate at which temperature decreases with altitude, expressed in degrees per thousand feet?
• What is the force that moves an aircraft forward in flight?
• Which of the following factors influences takeoff distance?
• Which term pertains to the forces of air in motion?
• The upward force that allows a body in a fluid to rise or float is called what?
• What is a launch vehicle?
• The top of a hot air balloon's envelope is called the crown.
• Name three common aircraft control surfaces.
• An instrument to determine the rate of climb or descent; sometimes referred to as vertical velocity indicator.
• What is relative wind?
• Why can a stall occur at low airspeed if the angle of attack is high?
• In flight dynamics, what does load factor measure?
• Camber refers to which aspect of the wing?
• Which factor influences takeoff distance?
• The two French brothers who created the first successful, manned hot air balloon in 1783 are the Montgolfier brothers.
• What is quality assurance?
• If wing camber is increased while keeping AoA constant, the lift coefficient will...
• What is a cloud ceiling?
• In flight, which factor most directly signals approaching stall?
• Which axis runs up and down through an aircraft and is associated with yaw?
• Which propulsion type is commonly used for space launch vehicles and does not rely on atmospheric air?
• What is lift and how is it generated?
• At a fixed angle of attack, what effect does increasing airspeed have on lift?
• What weather condition is associated with icing hazards?
• What is drag and how does it act on an aircraft?
• What is the center of gravity and why is it important?
• How do parasite and induced drag vary with airspeed?
• Which factor is commonly used to gauge an aircraft's stability and controllability in flight testing?
• What are common aviation navigation systems?
• In aerodynamic terms, drag increases with higher air density at a given speed.
• Which term is used to describe the tool that indicates height above sea level for airborne craft?
• Which statement best describes parasite drag?
• What is thrust and what generates it?
• Why are weight and balance important in aircraft performance?
• Which term describes the atmosphere's resistance to vertical motion?
• CRM is primarily focused on which of the following?
• Why is supplemental oxygen necessary at high altitudes, and where might it be required?
• What instrument indicates the rate of climb or descent in a balloon?
• Which of the following is most influenced by shifting the center of gravity along the aircraft's longitudinal axis?
• A flight plan typically specifies route, altitudes, speeds, and what other aspects?
• Which of the following is not typically part of basic flight planning?
• What is the difference between stability and control in flight dynamics?
• Which principle states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?
• What does specific fuel consumption (SFC) measure?
• Orbital mechanics primarily deals with what?
• Which process involves the transfer of heat through the bulk movement of a fluid?
• A wicker basket hanging below the envelope used to transport passengers and propane tanks is called the gondola.
• In steady, level flight, how do the four forces relate?
• What natural force pulls everything toward Earth?
• Which item is not shown on a sectional chart?
• What is the front part of a wing or airfoil called?
• What term refers to a person who operates an aircraft in flight?
• Which word is defined as forces in motion?
• What is a run-up check and why is it performed?
• Which aerodynamic phenomenon occurs when air moves over the top of an airfoil and downward?
• A force acting upon a body causes it to accelerate in the direction of the force. Acceleration is directly proportional to the mass of the body being accelerated.
• What term describes a spinning column of air created behind the wingtip as air moves from the bottom to the top surface?
• What does certification mean in aviation?
• Which feature at the top of the envelope allows deflation by releasing gas?
• Which term is a component designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability?
• What is an altimeter setting and why is QNH used?
• How do stability and control differ?
• What happens to lift when the critical angle of attack is exceeded?
• Which term refers to a mixture of gases that makes up Earth's atmosphere?
• Which law states that a force acting on a body causes it to accelerate in the direction of the force?
• Which axis runs from wing tip to wing tip and governs pitch (nose up or down)?
• If airspeed increases while angle of attack remains constant, what happens to lift?
• An aircraft that uses lighter-than-air gas for lift, with no built-in means of horizontal control.
• Which statement is true about IFR flight plans?
• What does control in an aircraft mean?
• Which term describes the condition of the atmosphere that resists vertical motion and can affect gliding performance?
• Who discovered the relationship between pressure and fluids in motion that aided airfoil lift theory?
• What is the upward movement of air ahead of the wing in flight?
• Which statement about wind shear is true?
• What is load factor?
• Which lift type is described as the lift mechanism associated with Newton's third law in flight?
• What is a stall in flight?
• Which of the following is an example of a payload?
• What is the role of the critical angle of attack in stall onset?
• What is ethics in aerospace professions?
• What is a flight plan?
• What is the difference between a stall and a spin?
• What is retropropulsion?
• What happens during a stall?
• What property describes mass per unit volume?
• How does Reynolds number affect aerodynamic performance?
• How does GPS assist modern navigation?
• What are the two main subfields of aerospace?
• Which term describes the technique of using atmospheric energy to stay aloft without powered flight?
• The rise or float on the surface of water or within the atmosphere.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of common aviation navigation systems such as GPS, VOR/ILS, and INS?
• What term describes the mathematical relationship between the distance an aircraft will glide forward and the altitude it loses?
• What is a moment in aircraft terms?
• What is wing camber and why does it matter?
• What is a type rating?
• What term describes the wind experienced by an aircraft in flight, relative to its direction of motion?
• Which term describes the field that includes both air travel and space exploration?
• What is dead reckoning navigation?
• Exceeding the defined flight envelope most directly increases the risk of?
• What information is found on a sectional chart?
• Which term is the component designed to create lift, such as a wing?
• How does increasing wing camber affect lift at the same angle of attack?
• Which term denotes the curved part of an airfoil from its leading edge to trailing edge?
• Name two main propulsion types used in aerospace.
• Airspace is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement about stall recovery is true?
• How does wing camber affect lift at a given angle of attack?
• Which term is the science of flight within the atmosphere?
• Drag and factors.
• What is trim and why is it used?
• Which statement about takeoff distance factors is accurate?
• Which of the following is NOT a common aircraft control surface?
• An instrument which measures the temperature within the envelope.
• Which term is the straight line drawn through an airfoil from its leading edge to trailing edge?
• Which term describes the overall field of study and work related to flight within the atmosphere?
• Why is relative wind opposite to aircraft motion?
• What is a VOR and how is it used in navigation?
• Induced drag is associated with lift and how does it change with speed?
• Who were the brothers credited with inventing the first successful manned hot air balloon in 1783?
• Which term refers to the curved portion of a wing known for affecting lift characteristics?
• What is weight and balance?
• What is the purpose of a preflight inspection?
• How does center of gravity influence longitudinal stability?
• Which term refers to an aircraft kept aloft by aerodynamic forces and propulsion?
• Which device measures the temperature inside the envelope?
• Which statement about stall onset is correct?
• Name the three primary axes of an aircraft and the corresponding control surfaces.
• Which of the following is not typically reported in a METAR?
• Which control surface primarily governs the yaw axis?
• Which is a key consideration for safe approach and landing?
• One of several vertical panels that make up the envelope is called a gore.
• Located at the top of the envelope, which allows deflation when needed (some balloons have a rip panel).
• Stability in an aircraft is defined as which of the following?
• Which term describes a spinning column of air created behind the wingtip due to pressure differences between the lower and upper surfaces?
• What is wind shear and why is it dangerous?
• What is angle of attack and why is it critical?
• Which control surface located on the wings' tips is used to help turning?
• Name two major international aviation safety regulators.
• What term describes the flow of air that moves opposite the flight path of an airplane?
• Which term describes the aerodynamic force acting perpendicular to the relative wind that supports the aircraft's weight?
• What is a flight envelope?
• What is an airfoil?
• Which factor most directly affects the airplane's ability to rotate about the pitch axis?
• Which lift is described as Newton's lift and relates to Newton's third law in flight?
• Which statement best describes the difference between commercial aviation and aerospace?
• Which of the following is typically considered in basic flight planning?
• Which statement about the flight envelope is false?
• What is the difference between a turbofan and a turbojet engine?
• Name the three primary flight control surfaces and their basic functions.
• In orbital mechanics, which two properties determine an object's orbit around a planet?
• Which term describes any machine capable of flying through the air?
• What term means air in motion?
• Which term refers to a rising column of air that can generate lift for gliders and light aircraft?
• What is the primary purpose of redundancy in aerospace systems?
• Which term is the art of staying aloft by exploiting the energy of the atmosphere?
• Which theory states that as acceleration increases, pressure drops, allowing the wings to move upward on an aircraft, causing lift?
• What is a payload in aerospace contexts?
• Which term denotes a mixture of gases comprising about 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen?
• What are human factors in aviation?
• Which is a rising column of air that produces lift on a glider?
• The heat source for filling the envelope with hot air.
• Which are the four fundamental forces acting on an aircraft in level, unaccelerated flight?
• If the boundary layer separates from the wing surface, what is a common consequence?
• What are the two main components of a typical aerospace safety program?
• Which term describes a machine capable of flying through the air?
• Which term is associated with the front portion of an airfoil?
• What is redundancy in aerospace systems?
• Which term denotes the average rate at which temperature decreases with altitude, approximately 3.5 F per 1000 feet?
• Which principle explains lift generation on a wing due to air velocity differences?
• Which term is height above sea level or ground level expressed in units?
• When is an IFR flight plan typically required?
• What is the purpose of aviation radio phraseology?
• What is the purpose of an airfoil shape?
• Which statement best describes the general characteristics of airspace classes A through G?
• Weight and balance calculations primarily ensure safe handling by determining what?
• Which axis runs from the nose to the tail of an aircraft?
• Avionics refer to which of the following?
• How does wing aspect ratio affect efficiency?
• A moment can cause which rotational motions about an aircraft's axes?
• Orbital velocity is the speed required to maintain a stable circular orbit around a planet. Which statement best describes orbital velocity?
• What is the difference between aeronautics and astronautics?
• Which statement describes the boundary layer?
• Which axis runs from the nose to the tail and controls roll?
• Which gas is commonly used as fuel in hot air balloon burners?
• What distinguishes controlled airspace from uncontrolled airspace?
• Which term denotes vertical distance above a reference plane such as mean sea level or above ground level?
• What is the primary goal of quality assurance in aerospace?
• Which statement best defines risk management in aerospace?
• What is the force that slows the forward movement of air behind a wing in flight?
• Which term is the location for takeoffs and landings?
• Which term describes the art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere?
• What is the critical angle of attack?
• Define angle of attack.
• What is Crew Resource Management (CRM) and why is it essential?
• Climb performance is described by which pair of measures?
• What term denotes the height or distance above a reference plane such as mean sea level or above ground level?
• In flight, the force that opposes motion through the air is called what?
• Which control surface primarily governs the pitch axis?
• Which law states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced outside force?
• What is weight in flight?
• What is the term for fluid motion between regions of unequal heating?
• Which term is the science of flight within the atmosphere?
• Specific fuel consumption is typically defined as the amount of fuel required to generate unit thrust over a period of time. What does it measure?
• What is METAR?
• Which factor determines orbital velocity?
• What should be considered for weight and balance in flight planning?
• Which term is a combination of aeronautics and space?
• How does wing camber affect lift at a given angle of attack?
• Which force acts opposite to thrust along the flight path?
• In flight, which force acts upward to counter gravity?
• The main body of the balloon, usually made of nylon and filled with lighter-than-air gas, is called the envelope.
• Which flight testing stage is specifically aimed at validating the integrated performance of multiple subsystems within an aircraft?
• Orbital velocity depends on gravity and other factors. Which statement is true about orbital velocity?
• Which term is a place on land or water where aircraft can land and take off?
• Human factors in aviation study how humans interact with aircraft and systems to improve what?
• Usually a single-engined airplane that will pull a glider from the ground to altitude where it can be released.
• Define thrust.
• An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced, outside force.
• What is the upward force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an aircraft?
• The downward deflection of air behind a wing is called which term?
• A lightweight, low carbon fuel used in hot air balloon burners.
• In steady, level flight, list the four forces of flight in their typical order of effect.
• Which flight phases benefit from GPS position and velocity data?
• Which are the four fundamental forces acting on an aircraft in flight?
• What is the aircraft certification process?
• Which weather hazards can contribute to loss of control during flight?
• Which navigation aid provides magnetic bearing information to determine position relative to the station?
• What is Reynolds number and why does it matter in aerodynamics?
• What is a flight envelope?