Module 8

Answers for exam 6

Question :1 The correct answer is c Vortex generators on the wing

are designed to re-energise the boundary layer at high angles of
attack and help prevent separation of the airflow

Question :2 The correct answer is a The chord line is a STRAIGHT

line which goes from the leading edge of the wing to the trailing
edge of the wing.

Question :3 The correct answer is a The angle of incidence is the

angle between the chord line and the longitudinal axis.

Question :4 The correct answer is a The centre of pressure is

positioned roughly 30 - 40 % of the chord line BACK from the
leading edge.

Question :5 The correct answer is c Compressibility effect is

associated with an increase in drag during the transonic flight
stage.

Question :6 The correct answer is b At high angles of attack, the

airflow over the ailerons can be separated from the surface.
Vortex generators, positioned just forward of the ailerons, are
designed to re-energise the boundary layer and help to prevent
this separation. This makes the ailerons more effective at high
angles of attack

Question :7 The correct answer is b Stall strips are fitted at

the leading edge of the wing to ensure that the root of the wing
stalls before the tips.

Question :8 The correct answer is a Stall strips are fitted at

the leading edge of the wing to ensure that the root of the wing
stalls before the tips.

Question :9 The correct answer is b If a gust causes the aircraft

to roll, it will sideslip. The shielding effect of the fuselage
blankets some of the airflow to the upper wing, which reduces
lift, descends, and thus corrects the roll.

Question :10 The correct answer is a Slats are designed to

increase the lift at low speed, and hence decrease the stall
speed.