AFCAT Aviation & Aeronautics 3

Question 1

What causes a sonic boom?

Accepted Answer

Shock waves produced when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound

Answer

A warning signal broadcast by Air Traffic Control

Answer

The explosive noise from jet engine ignition at startup

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A thunderclap generated by lightning near an aircraft

Question 2

What is the approximate speed of sound at sea level under standard atmospheric conditions?

Accepted Answer

1,235 km/h

Answer

343 km/h

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767 km/h

Answer

2,470 km/h

Question 3

What is an airfoil?

Accepted Answer

The cross-sectional shape of a wing designed to generate aerodynamic lift

Answer

A thin metal sheet used in constructing the aircraft fuselage

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The fuel mixture carried in wing tanks during flight

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A type of jet propulsion system used on modern fighters

Question 4

What does ATC stand for in aviation?

Accepted Answer

Air Traffic Control

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Aircraft Technical Controller

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Altitude and Trajectory Control

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Automated Take-off Checklist

Question 5

What is the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) temperature at sea level?

Accepted Answer

15°C (59°F)

Answer

0°C (32°F)

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25°C (77°F)

Answer

-15°C (5°F)

Question 6

What does 'glide ratio' measure in aviation?

Accepted Answer

The horizontal distance traveled per unit of altitude lost during unpowered flight

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The ratio of engine thrust to total aircraft weight

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The ratio of fuel consumed to distance covered

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The ratio of aerodynamic lift to total drag

Question 7

What is the purpose of a pitot tube on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To measure dynamic ram air pressure for airspeed calculation

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To measure outside air temperature for cabin systems

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To measure static air pressure for altitude computation

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To detect atmospheric humidity and ice formation risk