CPL Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems

Question 1

What causes an aircraft to stall?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding critical angle of attack

Answer

Too much thrust

Answer

High airspeed

Answer

Low altitude

Question 2

What is the primary function of the elevator on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Control pitch

Answer

Control roll

Answer

Control yaw

Answer

Control speed

Question 3

What does the pitot-static system measure?

Accepted Answer

Airspeed and altitude

Answer

Engine pressure

Answer

Fuel efficiency

Answer

Flight control input

Question 4

Which flight instrument is affected if the pitot tube is blocked but the static port is clear?

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator

Answer

Altimeter

Answer

Vertical speed indicator

Answer

Attitude indicator

Question 5

What does Bernoulli’s Principle explain in relation to flight?

Accepted Answer

Lift production

Answer

Drag generation

Answer

Aircraft weight increase

Answer

Thrust vectoring

Question 6

Why is it important to monitor oil pressure in an aircraft engine?

Accepted Answer

Ensure engine lubrication

Answer

Improve GPS accuracy

Answer

Prevent propeller vibration

Answer

Maintain hydraulic systems