ASTB-E Spatial Reasoning & Apperception 2

Question 1

Which axis of an aircraft does 'pitch' movement occur around?

Accepted Answer

Lateral axis (wingtip to wingtip)

Answer

Pitch is rotation around the lateral axis, which runs from wingtip to wingtip, causing the nose to move up or down.

Question 2

If an aircraft cockpit view shows the left wing visibly lower than the right wing, the aircraft is:

Accepted Answer

Turning left (banking left)

Answer

When the left wing is lower, the aircraft is banked to the left, which is a left turn; the low wing is always in the direction of the turn.

Question 3

The rotation of an aircraft around its vertical axis (top to bottom) is called:

Accepted Answer

Yaw

Answer

Yaw is rotation around the vertical axis, causing the nose to swing left or right like a weather vane, and is controlled by the rudder.

Question 4

In the ASTB-E SAT, you are shown a cockpit view and must select which of four exterior diagrams matches the aircraft's attitude. What information do you use from the cockpit image?

Accepted Answer

Position of the horizon and visible terrain or water relative to the aircraft

Answer

The horizon's position, tilt, and amount of sky vs. ground visible give the candidate all the information needed to determine pitch, roll, and heading direction.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'wings-level' attitude in an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Both wings are at equal elevation with zero bank angle

Answer

Wings-level means the aircraft has no bank angle; both wings are at the same altitude and the lateral axis is parallel to the true horizon.

ASTB-E - Aviation Selection Test Battery Practice Test

ASTB-E - Aviation Selection Test Battery Practice Test

ASTB-E Spatial Reasoning & Apperception 2