Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Performance.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aircraft Performance knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

At the back side of the drag curve the rate of change of drag is negative.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

By which of the methods the flight can be descended?

A. nose down pitch
B. nose uppitch
C. nose down and elevator
D. elevator and nose up
Answer» C. nose down and elevator
3.

The flight path gradient of descent can be increased by increasing airspeed.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

The flight path can be controlled by the use of __________

A. elevator
B. rudder
C. flaps
D. slats
Answer» B. rudder
5.

The flight path is unstable during __________

A. the aircraft flying at airspeed less than minimum drag speed
B. the aircraft flying at airspeed more than minimum drag speed
C. the aircraft flying at airspeed less than maximum drag speed
D. the aircraft flying at airspeed more than maximum drag speed
Answer» B. the aircraft flying at airspeed more than minimum drag speed
6.

At which cases does descent of flow occur?

A. By flying the aircraft at airspeed less than minimum drag speed
B. By flying the aircraft at airspeed more than minimum drag speed
C. By flying the aircraft at airspeed less than maximum drag speed
D. By flying the aircraft at airspeed more than maximum drag speed
Answer» B. By flying the aircraft at airspeed more than minimum drag speed
7.

In the case of gliders, the descent is calculated by lift-drag ratio.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

What are the factors for that increase the drag in an aircraft?

A. Varying airspeed
B. Constant airspeed
C. Varying thrust
D. Varying fuel ratio
Answer» B. Constant airspeed
9.

There are two ways of aircraft descend of an aircraft.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

In what proportion should the propulsive thrust be so that the aircraft will decelerate?

A. Thrust is less than airframe drag
B. Thrust is more than airframe drag
C. Greater airspeed
D. Less airspeed
Answer» B. Thrust is more than airframe drag