Flight Mechanics MCQ
Our Flight Mechanics MCQ Test Series will help you advance your understanding of aeronautical engineering. These tests are aimed at students and professionals and involve topics such as lift, drag and aircraft dynamics. Each test contains questions and supporting explanations. This approach enhances your understanding of aircraft performance and problem-solving accuracy.
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Q1. Which of the following is the correct expression for Lift (L)?
A. L = 0.5 * Ļ * V² * S * CL
B. L = m * g
C. L = T ā D
D. L = P * V
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Q2. The drag polar of an aircraft relates:
A. Thrust and weight
B. Lift coefficient and drag coefficient
C. Velocity and density
D. Power and altitude
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Q3. The angle of attack is defined as:
A. Angle between thrust and drag
B. Angle between chord line and relative wind
C. Angle between lift and weight
D. Angle between span and fuselage
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Q4. The condition for level unaccelerated flight is:
A. L = W and T = D
B. L = D and T = W
C. L > W and T < D
D. L < W and T > D
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Q5. The load factor (n) in flight mechanics is defined as:
A. Lift / Weight
B. Thrust / Drag
C. Weight / Lift
D. Drag / Lift
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Q6. Which point is the effective point of action of aerodynamic forces?
A. Centroid
B. Center of pressure
C. CG
D. Tail
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Q7. The stall angle of attack is the angle at which:
A. Lift is maximum and starts to decrease
B. Drag becomes zero
C. Thrust exceeds drag
D. Weight becomes zero
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Q8. Induced drag varies inversely with:
A. Aspect ratio
B. Wing loading
C. Mach number
D. Altitude
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Q9. The speed at which induced drag equals parasite drag is called:
A. Cruise speed
B. Minimum drag speed
C. Stall speed
D. Vne
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Q10. The Mach number is defined as:
A. V / Sound speed
B. Sound speed / V
C. Lift / Drag
D. Thrust / Weight
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Q11. Which of the following affects aircraft range according to Breguet range equation?
A. Lift-to-drag ratio
B. Specific fuel consumption
C. Weight ratio
D. All of the above
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Q12. The static stability of an aircraft depends primarily on:
A. Location of CG and aerodynamic center
B. Thrust and drag ratio
C. Engine power
D. Landing gear design
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Q13. The point where pitching moment is independent of lift is:
A. CG
B. Neutral point
C. Aerodynamic center
D. Wing tip
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Q15. Which flight condition requires maximum power?
A. Level cruise
B. Takeoff and climb
C. Gliding flight
D. Landing flare
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Q16. Dynamic pressure is defined as:
A. 0.5 * Ļ * V²
B. Ļ * g * h
C. V * CL
D. L / S
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Q17. The phugoid mode in aircraft dynamics is associated with:
A. Short-period oscillation
B. Long-period oscillation of speed and altitude
C. Dutch roll
D. Yaw divergence
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Q18. Parasite drag increases with:
A. Decrease in velocity
B. Increase in velocity squared
C. Decrease in altitude
D. Decrease in Mach number
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Q19. Which coefficient represents aerodynamic efficiency?
A. CL
B. CD
C. CL/CD
D. Cm
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Q20. The maximum endurance of an aircraft occurs when:
A. Thrust equals drag
B. Power required is minimum
C. Lift is maximum
D. Drag is minimum
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