Systems Review Quiz

1. Question

Which are primary flight controls? (select all that apply)

Ailerons

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Elevator

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Rudder

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Flaps

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2. Question

What are the four stages, in order, of a typical four stroke piston engine?

Intake, compression, combustion, exhaust

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Intake, combustion, compression, exhaust

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Air, fuel, ignition

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Paul, John, George, Ringo

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3. Question

Hot exhaust air from the engine is often used:

To heat fresh air for cabin heating, and for carburetor heat (if applicable)

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Directly for cabin heat

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For electricity generation

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For seat-warmers

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4. Question

Why is a prolonged and pronounced exhaust smell of concern?

It make indicate a leak of exhaust air which could lead to CO poisoning

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It may be uncomfortable for passengers

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Leaking exhaust air is a major fire hazard

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5. Question

What is the typical function of the magneto?

Generate electricity for spark plugs

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Bend metal telepathically for improved aerodynamics

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Re-charge the battery

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Eliminate static over VHF radios

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6. Question

In simple terms, what is a magneto?

A spinning magnet within a metal coil

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A battery

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A gear that helps raise and lower landing gear and flaps

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A back-up used only in case of electrical emergency

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7. Question

Where does a magneto get its power?

Engine

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Battery

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The magnetos must be wound-up by the pilot

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Alternator

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8. Question

Which order most accurately represents the movement of fuel through a carbureted engine?

Fuel float bowl, venturi, intake manifold, cylinder, exhaust manifold

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Exhaust manifold, cylinder, intake manifold, fuel float bowl, venturi

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Fuel float bowl, intake manifold, cylinder, venturi, exhaust manifold

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Intake manifold, fuel float bowl, venturi, cylinder, exhaust manifold

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9. Question

What is one major advantage of fuel injection?

Eliminates risk of carburetor icing

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Dramatically increased engine performance

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Reduced chance of vapor lock

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Permits a wider variety of fuel types

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10. Question

A fixed pitch propeller is:

Less efficient than a constant speed propeller

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More efficient than a constant speed propeller

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Maximally efficient at a variety of flight conditions

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Heavier and more mechanically complex than a constant speed propeller

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11. Question

Describe the function of a constant speed propeller:

Uses a control lever to set spring tension, which controls oil flow to maintain a specific RPM

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Uses a control lever to physically move oil through a system to maintain a constant RPM

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Keeps the engine operating at a set speed to improve efficiency

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Keeps the inner and outer portion of a propeller operating at the same linear velocity

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12. Question

An oleo strut uses _________ to provide shock absorption in the landing gear system.

Pressurized air and hydraulic fluid

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Engine oil and oxygen

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Hydraulic fluid and foam padding

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13. Question

What are often (but not necessarily) hydraulic systems on light airplanes?

Brakes and landing gear struts

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Flight controls and alternator

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Flight instruments

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Flaps

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14. Question

What is a simple way to visualize rigidity in space?

A spinning top remaining in place as the surface it rests on is moving

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A pilot remaining upright relative to the airplane in a turn

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The tendency of objects to remain stationary

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15. Question

Which instruments are (usually) gyroscopic?

Attitude indicator

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Directional gyro

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Turn coordinator

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Airspeed indicator

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16. Question

Which instruments (usually) rely upon comparing air pressures?

Airspeed indicator

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Vertical speed indicator (VSI)

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Altimeter

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Attitude indicator

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