Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Performance.

This section includes 11 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.

Trailing edge deflection decreases the camber of the aerofoil section.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Leading edge flap deflection has the effect of increasing lift curve to a higher stalling angle of attack.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is stall buffet condition?

A. It is an aerodynamic vibration caused due to separation or turbulent airflow
B. it is a condition in which the separation is laminar
C. It is a condition in which the flow separation is not considered
D. It is a condition in which the turbulence is not considered
Answer» B. it is a condition in which the separation is laminar
4.

What is the value of Cl of a symmetric airfoil if the angle of attack is 5°?

A. 0.548
B. 0.0548
C. 3.1416
D. 31.416
Answer» B. 0.0548
5.

Which of the following is a correct condition when the angle of attack is beyond stalling angle?

A. Drag is greater than lift
B. Weight is less than lift
C. Drag is less than lift
D. Weight is less than thrust
Answer» B. Weight is less than lift
6.

What is meant by stalling angle of attack?

A. The angle at which we get maximum lift
B. The angle at which we get maximum drag
C. The angle at which we get minimum lift
D. The angle at which we get minimum drag
Answer» B. The angle at which we get maximum drag
7.

The lift curve slope is inversely proportional to thickness and directly proportional to aspect ratio.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What is the theoretical value of lift curve slope of a flat airfoil?

A. 2π per radian
B. 4aπ per radian
C. 3π per radian
D. π per radian
Answer» B. 4aπ per radian
9.

In the case of cambered airfoil the value of α0 is positive.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

The zero-lift angle of attack is zero if the aerofoil is symmetric.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

Which of the following is the correct formula for lift of an aircraft?

A. L=\(\frac{1}{2}\)ρV2SCl
B. L=\(\frac{1}{2}\)V2SCl
C. L=\(\frac{1}{2}\)ρV2Cl
D. L=\(\frac{1}{2}\)PV2SCl
Answer» B. L=\(\frac{1}{2}\)V2SCl