GOJAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI-52

CYCLE TEST-II EXAMINATION, SEP-2017

BRANCH: B.E AERONAUTICAL DATE: 18-09-17
YEAR/SEM: II/III TIME: 100
SUB.NAME: ELEMENTS OF AERONAUTICS MAX. MARKS: 100
SUB.CODE: AE6302 NO.OF COPIES:17
STAFF NAME: KALIDASS R

PART-A 25*2=50
1. List out the different classifications of flight vehicles.
2. Differentiate between a gyroplane and a helicopter.
3. Explain how an airship or balloon is kept in the air.
4. State the two kinds of aircraft.
5. What are the basic instruments of flying?
6. What are the three main control surfaces used in an aircraft?
7. What is the purpose of elevator?
8. Name the secondary control surfaces used in an aircraft.
9. What is the purpose of rudder and ailerons?
10. What are called Slats and what is its function?
11. What are the functions of ribs and spars?
12. Differentiate between monocoque and semi-monocoque construction.
13. State the uses of titanium in aircraft industries.
14. Enumerate the composite materials.
15. State the uses of aluminium alloys in aircraft industry.
16. What are the different types of fuselage structure?
17. What is box truss structure?
18. What is monocoque shell?
19. . How pressure and density varies with attitude?
20. Define Aspect ratio & Camber.
21. Define Absolute attitude.
22. Define Mach number.
23. Define Aerodynamic centre.
24. Define Types of drag
25. What is ISA?
 PART-B 35 Marks

26. (i) Discuss the pitot-static system of an aircraft. (13)

(OR)
(ii) Describe the flight instruments measuring ALTITUDE and AIRSPEED INDICATOR
of an aircraft.
27. (i) Describe the flight instruments measuring MAGNETIC COMPASS and HEADING
INDICATOR of an aircraft. (13)
(OR)
(ii) Describe the flight instruments measuring TURN AND BACK INDICATOR and
VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR of an aircraft.
28. (i) Explain the important parts of an aeroplane? (9)
(OR)
(ii) Explain the aircraft classification and parts?

PART-C 15 Marks

29. (i) Explain the primary and secondary control surfaces?

(OR)
(ii) Expain the Fly-By-Wire powered control?