SIFT Aircraft Components and Controls Questions and Answers

Question 1

A helicopter pilot needs to fly forward from a stable hover. Which primary flight control will be the main input to achieve this movement?

Accepted Answer

Cyclic stick

Answer

Anti-torque pedals

Answer

Collective lever

Answer

Throttle

Question 2

What is the primary function of the anti-torque pedals in a single-rotor helicopter?

Accepted Answer

To counteract the torque effect of the main rotor and control yaw.

Answer

To control the pitch and roll of the aircraft.

Answer

To increase or decrease the pitch of all main rotor blades simultaneously.

Answer

To adjust the engine RPM for more or less power.

Question 3

Which of the following components translates the pilot's cyclic and collective control inputs from the non-rotating fuselage to the rotating main rotor blades?

Accepted Answer

Swashplate

Answer

Transmission

Answer

Mast

Answer

Rotor hub

Question 4

A pilot is flying a helicopter and notices the fuselage is beginning to yaw to the right. To correct this and maintain a stable heading, the pilot should apply:

Accepted Answer

Left anti-torque pedal

Answer

Forward cyclic

Answer

Right anti-torque pedal

Answer

Aft cyclic

Question 5

The entire tail assembly of an aircraft, including the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, and elevators, is collectively known as the:

Accepted Answer

Empennage

Answer

Fuselage

Answer

Aileron assembly

Answer

Cockpit section

Question 6

During an engine failure, a pilot initiates an autorotation. What is the primary purpose of lowering the collective lever immediately?

Accepted Answer

To maintain rotor RPM by using the upward flow of air.

Answer

To steer the helicopter towards a landing zone.

Answer

To quickly reduce forward airspeed.

Answer

To increase the lift and soften the initial descent.