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Aircraft Limitations | PPL(A) Principles of Flight - EASA & UK CAA

Aircraft limitations practice questions for PPL(A) candidates

081-08-01 | Forces acting on an aeroplane

Section titled "081-08-01 | Forces acting on an aeroplane"
Question 1

What happens to the take-off distance, when using zero flap deflection for take-off and climb?

Question 2

The best rate of climb speed for a SEP/MEP is: __(1)__ and, approximately corresponds to __(2)__.

Question 3

Complete the sentence: The greater the descent angle, the ......

Question 4

What is the speed that results in the longest glide range in still air?

Question 5

If the weight increases, then the thrust required for straight and level flight will:

Question 6

The straight, steady descent angle increases, if the throttle:

Question 7

What happens to the take-off distance when using a higher flap setting for take-off and climb?

Question 8

In a steady, straight climb, the climb angle will increase with __(1)__, and reduce with __(2)__ (assuming all other factors constant).

Question 9

What is the speed that results in the longest glide range in a headwind?

Question 10

If the weight reduces, the thrust required for straight and level flight is then:

Question 11

How would you reduce the turn radius of a steady, coordinated turn:

Question 12

What happens if the pilot increases the bank angle during a steady, coordinated turn?

Question 13

In a straight, steady climb, the rate of climb increases with: __(1)__, and reduces with __(2)__ if other factors stay the same.

Question 14

What is the speed that results in the longest glide range in a tailwind?

Question 15

What is the effect on the rate of descent if using higher speeds than VMP for a steady descent (assuming that all other factors remain constant)?

Question 16

In steady, straight and level flight, which statement is correct about the four forces acting on the aircraft?

Question 17

When using a higher flap deflection angle for both approach and landing, then...

Question 18

To maintain a rate-one-turn, you should maintain a bank of approximately ..... while flying at 100 KIAS.

Question 19

The best angle of climb speed for a SEP/MEP is called: __(1)__, and approximately corresponds to __(2)__ in still air.

Question 20

What does increasing angle of climb have on the load factor?

Question 21

What does a rate-one-turn mean?

Question 22

If using a higher speed below VMD for a steady descent, and assuming that all other factors are constant, then:

Question 23

If using a lower speed below VMD for a steady descent, and assuming that all other factors are constant, then:

Conversion of engine torque to thrust

Section titled "Conversion of engine torque to thrust"
Question 1

When measured from the root of the propeller blade, the propeller pitch angle is measured at ..... of the radius.

Question 2

What does the asymmetric blade effect of a propeller cause?

Question 3

You notice that the propeller works at high power settings, but from time to time, you notice loss of thrust during a climb in hazy weather and temperatures at -2°C. Engine control instruments show normal/appropriate values. What the problem be?

Question 4

Why are the propeller blades primarily twisted?

Question 5

A small propeller pitch angle is called __(1)__ pitch, whereas a high propeller pitch is called __(2)__ pitch.

Question 6

A clockwise rotating propeller (as seen from the cockpit) during the cruise requires __(1)__ input to maintain zero sideslip due to __(2)__.

Question 7

What can fixed pitch propellers be optimised for?

Question 8

From the root to tip, propeller blades are __(1)__ twisted, meaning that the angle of incidence is __(2)__ at the tip compared to the root.

Question 9

A counter-clockwise rotating propeller (as seen from the cockpit) creates a __(1)__ roll moment due to a __(2)__.

Question 10

The asymmetric blade effect of a clockwise rotating propeller creates ...... unless compensated for.

Question 11

In case the engine and propeller are windmilling, what can be said about the glide distance?

Question 12

Complete the sentence: Climb propellers have ...... pitch compared to cruise propellers.

Question 13

Complete the sentence: Constant speed propellers are __(1)__ pitch, and are efficient for __(2)__ flight phase (airspeed-RPM ratio).

Question 14

The asymmetric blade effect of a counter-clockwise turning propeller creates ...... unless compensated for.

Question 15

If a counter-clockwise rotating propeller (as seen from the cockpit) during landing requires __(1)__ input (rudder trimmed for cruise) to maintain zero sideslip due to __(2)__.

Question 16

How would one define 'propeller pitch' in other words?

Question 17

In case the engine and propeller stops:

Question 18

A clockwise rotating propeller (as seen from the cockpit) at low power and high-speed setting requires __(1)__ input (rudder trimmed for cruise) to maintain zero sideslip due to __(2)__.

Question 19

The line of thrust acts ...... of a clockwise turning propeller (as seen from the cockpit) while flying at moderate angles of attack.

Question 20

A counter-clockwise rotating propeller (as seen from the cockpit) during the take-off roll requires __(1)__ input to maintain zero sideslip due to __(2)__.

Question 21

Propeller vibration, thrust reduction, and longer than usual spool-up times. What are these symptoms of?

Question 22

A clockwise rotating propeller (as seen from the cockpit) at a low speed and high power setting requires __(1)__ input (rudder trimmed for cruise) to maintain zero sideslip due to __(2)__.

Question 1

How does the load factor change imposed by vertical gusts vary?

Question 2

To/for whom is the gust envelope depicted?

Question 3

Why can gusts impose a change in load factor?

Question 4

Complete the following sentence: The higher the strength of a vertical gust .......

Question 5

The higher the wing loading, the:

Question 6

The same gust encountered at higher airspeed (assuming all other factors being constant) creates:

Question 1

VA is published for the MTOM. You are much lighter than your take-off mass. Are you safe to perform a full backstick slightly below VA?

Question 2

How is the Load factor calculated?

Question 3

How does the value of VA vary?

Question 4

What is the maximum limit load factor for a CS-23 Normal category aeroplane?

Question 5

At which of the following speeds do you have the highest load factor?

Question 6

The greater the mass of the aeroplane:

Question 7

What happens when you fly above VA?

Question 8

When flying below VA, what can a sudden, full backstick cause?

Question 1

What does an 'accelerated stall' mean?

Question 2

What does VNE stand for?

Question 3

What should you not do above VFE?

Question 4

What is VNO?

Question 5

How is VNE represented on the airspeed indicator.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct concerning VNE?

Question 7

VNO is located where the ...... starts on the airspeed indicator.

Question 8

What is the definition of 'flutter'?

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct concerning V-speeds?

Question 10

What is mass balancing is used to do?

Question 11

What does VFE stand for?

Question 12

For what reason(s) may flutter happen?

Question 13

What may mass balancing be required to do?

Question 14

Which option is correct concerning exceeding VNE:

Question 15

You experience flutter, what are the appropriate actions?

Question 16

What may happen if you fly with flaps extended above VFE?

Question 17

When can flutter be encountered?