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Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

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  1. 1) Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 forces that act on an aircraft in straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight?

    The four forces acting on an aircraft in straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight are thrust, drag, lift, and weight.

    The four forces acting on an aircraft in straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight are thrust, drag, lift, and weight.

  2. 2) The acute angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative wind is the _____.

    The acute angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative wind is called the angle of attack. 

    The acute angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative wind is called the angle of attack. 

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  3. 3) In straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight, the sum of opposing forces acting on the aircraft is always _____.

    In steady flight, the sum of thrust, drag, weight, and lift is always zero. There can be no unbalanced forces in steady, straight flight based upon Newton's Third Law. Note: this does not mean the four forces are equal. It means the opposing forces are equal to and thereby cancel the effects of each other. 

    In steady flight, the sum of thrust, drag, weight, and lift is always zero. There can be no unbalanced forces in steady, straight flight based upon Newton's Third Law. Note: this does not mean the four forces are equal. It means the opposing forces are equal to and thereby cancel the effects of each other. 

  4. 4) In an aircraft with an aft center of gravity (CG), the nose will more easily pitch ___ than an aircraft in a forward CG configuration.

    When an aircraft is configured with an aft CG, the nose will pitch upward more easily, because less tail-down force is required.

    When an aircraft is configured with an aft CG, the nose will pitch upward more easily, because less tail-down force is required.

  5. 5) Lowering flaps increases _____.

    Lowering flaps increases camber, lift and drag.

    Lowering flaps increases camber, lift and drag.

  6. 6) A wing is typically designed to stall from ___ to ___, resulting in more effective aileron control during the stall.

    Typically, a wing is designed to stall from root to tip, resulting in more effective aileron control during the stall.

    Typically, a wing is designed to stall from root to tip, resulting in more effective aileron control during the stall.

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Corey Komarec

Corey is an Airbus 320 First Officer for a U.S. Major Carrier. He graduated as an aviation major from the University of North Dakota, and he's been flying since he was 16. You can reach him at corey@boldmethod.com.

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