AFOQT questions with correct answers
Manufacturer's Empty Weight (MEW) Correct Answer-the total weight of the
aircraft as it was built. Includes systems and components required for the aircraft to
operate. Does NOT include the weight of the baggage, passengers, or either usable
or unusable fuel or fluid.
Operating Empty Weight (OEW) Correct Answer-the MEW plus the weight of the
crew, fluids, unusable fuel, and the equipment required for flight. Does NOT
include baggage, passengers, or usable fuel.
All-Up Weight (AUW) or Aircraft Gross Weight (AGW) Correct Answer-the total
aircraft weight at any given moment during a flight. The AUW decreases as fuel
and fluids are consumed during the operation of the flight.
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) Correct Answer-an aircraft's weight limit for
landing. Exceeding this weight increases stress on the landing gear and may affect
the distance required for a safe landing
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) Correct Answer-the permissible weight of
an aircraft with its contents and includes unusable fuel. The total MZFW excludes
the weight of usable fuel on board and any consumable fluids
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) Correct Answer-an aircraft's weight limit for
takeoff. Exceeding this limit increases the power required for takeoff, lengthens the
runway distance needed for a successful lift off, and places excess stress on the
aircraft structure
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) Correct Answer-the weight limit for an aircraft
to taxi or be towed on the ground
,Flight Envelope Correct Answer-Encompasses the limits of speed, altitude, and
angle of attack required by any aircraft to maintain a stable flight. An incorrect
combination of these may result in a stall, during which the aircraft experiences a
decrease in lift and a reduction in airspeed
Angle of Attack (AOA) Correct Answer-the angle measured between the direction
of airflow against the wing and the chord (an imaginary reference line the extends
from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing
Ailerons Correct Answer-Located on from the midpoint of the trailing edge of the
wing to the wing's tip. Help with roll control
Flaps Correct Answer-located on the trailing edge of the wing; increase wing's
surface area and deflect the air flow downward. Allow planes to lift at slower
speeds.
Spoilers Correct Answer-Located directly forward of the trailing edge flaps to
assist the ailerons in roll control and to act as speed brakes for descent and landing.
Extend upward to help reduce airspeed (ex: raised when landing to help assist
brakes in slowing airplane down)
Drag Correct Answer-air resistance experienced during flight
Parasite Drag Correct Answer-any "parasite" on the structure of the aircraft: low
air pressure in the tires, skin friction (any rough spot on the skin of the aircraft
structure) This, along with any rivet heads that may project above the skin, causes
resistance to the air current flowing across the wing.
Profile Drag Correct Answer-Produced mainly by the shape of the aircraft. A
smaller slimmer aircraft reduces profile drag.
,Induced Drag Correct Answer-When, at the back of the wing, air flowing rapidly
across the top meets air flowing more slowly underneath, creating a vortex. This
type of drag depends on the performance of the aircraft. When lift, airspeed, and
AOA increase, induced drag automatically increases too.
When an airplane increases its lift, which statement is true about the air pressure
flowing above and below its wings? Correct Answer-Air pressure is lower above
the wings and higher below the wings, producing lift.
Bernoulli's Principle Correct Answer-As the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure
decreases. Air flows faster over the top of the wing leading to lower pressure. Air
flows slower on the bottom of the wing, increasing pressure. Upward push creates
lift!
Longitudinal Axis (Roll) Correct Answer-runs lengthwise from the nose to the tail
Lateral Axis (Pitch) Correct Answer-runs wingtip to wingtip
Vertical Axis (Yaw) Correct Answer-Runs perpendicular to the wings at the center
of the aircraft
Trim Correct Answer-Aircraft's desired position.
Roll Correct Answer-along the aircraft's longitudinal axis; controlled by ailerons,
located at trailing edge of the wings.
Pitch Correct Answer-the lateral angle of ascent or descent; controlled by
elevators, located in the rear portion of the horizontal tail assebly
, Yaw Correct Answer-Controlled by the rudder, located in the rear part of the tail
assembly; movement of the rudder causes the nose to move from side to side.
Pressure Altimeter Correct Answer-in the cockpit based on atmospheric pressure.
Calibrated automatically for 29.92 of mercury (Hg). Pilot resets the pressure
altitudeindicator after departing an airfieldto ensure the correct pressure altitude of
the aircraft is displayed for the destinatin airfield
Aircraft perform more efficiently in what weather? Correct Answer-Colder wether
because the air is denser than warm air. (Except if air drops too low and de-icing is
necessary) [high air density increases engine performance]
Fuselage Correct Answer-the main body of an aircraft that holds the crew,
passengers, and cargo. Wings, tail, engines, and landing gear attach to the fuselage,
so it must be extremely strong to withstand stresses while minimizing weight. Also
helps stabilize plane in flight
Truss Struture Correct Answer-Consists of welded steel-tubing longerons
separated by diagonal members to endure the loads placed upon the aircraft
Monocoque Structure Correct Answer-consists of a thin sheet-aluminum alloy
curved to fit the shell of the fuselage. This metal skin is designed to withstand the
stress of loads and minimize the total weight the total weight of the aircraft.
Monocoque Structure Correct Answer-consists of a thin sheet-aluminum alloy
curved to fit the shell of the fuselage. This metal skin is designed to withstand the
stress of loads and minimize the total weight the total weight of the aircraft.
Manufacturer's Empty Weight (MEW) Correct Answer-the total weight of the
aircraft as it was built. Includes systems and components required for the aircraft to
operate. Does NOT include the weight of the baggage, passengers, or either usable
or unusable fuel or fluid.
Operating Empty Weight (OEW) Correct Answer-the MEW plus the weight of the
crew, fluids, unusable fuel, and the equipment required for flight. Does NOT
include baggage, passengers, or usable fuel.
All-Up Weight (AUW) or Aircraft Gross Weight (AGW) Correct Answer-the total
aircraft weight at any given moment during a flight. The AUW decreases as fuel
and fluids are consumed during the operation of the flight.
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) Correct Answer-an aircraft's weight limit for
landing. Exceeding this weight increases stress on the landing gear and may affect
the distance required for a safe landing
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) Correct Answer-the permissible weight of
an aircraft with its contents and includes unusable fuel. The total MZFW excludes
the weight of usable fuel on board and any consumable fluids
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) Correct Answer-an aircraft's weight limit for
takeoff. Exceeding this limit increases the power required for takeoff, lengthens the
runway distance needed for a successful lift off, and places excess stress on the
aircraft structure
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) Correct Answer-the weight limit for an aircraft
to taxi or be towed on the ground
,Flight Envelope Correct Answer-Encompasses the limits of speed, altitude, and
angle of attack required by any aircraft to maintain a stable flight. An incorrect
combination of these may result in a stall, during which the aircraft experiences a
decrease in lift and a reduction in airspeed
Angle of Attack (AOA) Correct Answer-the angle measured between the direction
of airflow against the wing and the chord (an imaginary reference line the extends
from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing
Ailerons Correct Answer-Located on from the midpoint of the trailing edge of the
wing to the wing's tip. Help with roll control
Flaps Correct Answer-located on the trailing edge of the wing; increase wing's
surface area and deflect the air flow downward. Allow planes to lift at slower
speeds.
Spoilers Correct Answer-Located directly forward of the trailing edge flaps to
assist the ailerons in roll control and to act as speed brakes for descent and landing.
Extend upward to help reduce airspeed (ex: raised when landing to help assist
brakes in slowing airplane down)
Drag Correct Answer-air resistance experienced during flight
Parasite Drag Correct Answer-any "parasite" on the structure of the aircraft: low
air pressure in the tires, skin friction (any rough spot on the skin of the aircraft
structure) This, along with any rivet heads that may project above the skin, causes
resistance to the air current flowing across the wing.
Profile Drag Correct Answer-Produced mainly by the shape of the aircraft. A
smaller slimmer aircraft reduces profile drag.
,Induced Drag Correct Answer-When, at the back of the wing, air flowing rapidly
across the top meets air flowing more slowly underneath, creating a vortex. This
type of drag depends on the performance of the aircraft. When lift, airspeed, and
AOA increase, induced drag automatically increases too.
When an airplane increases its lift, which statement is true about the air pressure
flowing above and below its wings? Correct Answer-Air pressure is lower above
the wings and higher below the wings, producing lift.
Bernoulli's Principle Correct Answer-As the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure
decreases. Air flows faster over the top of the wing leading to lower pressure. Air
flows slower on the bottom of the wing, increasing pressure. Upward push creates
lift!
Longitudinal Axis (Roll) Correct Answer-runs lengthwise from the nose to the tail
Lateral Axis (Pitch) Correct Answer-runs wingtip to wingtip
Vertical Axis (Yaw) Correct Answer-Runs perpendicular to the wings at the center
of the aircraft
Trim Correct Answer-Aircraft's desired position.
Roll Correct Answer-along the aircraft's longitudinal axis; controlled by ailerons,
located at trailing edge of the wings.
Pitch Correct Answer-the lateral angle of ascent or descent; controlled by
elevators, located in the rear portion of the horizontal tail assebly
, Yaw Correct Answer-Controlled by the rudder, located in the rear part of the tail
assembly; movement of the rudder causes the nose to move from side to side.
Pressure Altimeter Correct Answer-in the cockpit based on atmospheric pressure.
Calibrated automatically for 29.92 of mercury (Hg). Pilot resets the pressure
altitudeindicator after departing an airfieldto ensure the correct pressure altitude of
the aircraft is displayed for the destinatin airfield
Aircraft perform more efficiently in what weather? Correct Answer-Colder wether
because the air is denser than warm air. (Except if air drops too low and de-icing is
necessary) [high air density increases engine performance]
Fuselage Correct Answer-the main body of an aircraft that holds the crew,
passengers, and cargo. Wings, tail, engines, and landing gear attach to the fuselage,
so it must be extremely strong to withstand stresses while minimizing weight. Also
helps stabilize plane in flight
Truss Struture Correct Answer-Consists of welded steel-tubing longerons
separated by diagonal members to endure the loads placed upon the aircraft
Monocoque Structure Correct Answer-consists of a thin sheet-aluminum alloy
curved to fit the shell of the fuselage. This metal skin is designed to withstand the
stress of loads and minimize the total weight the total weight of the aircraft.
Monocoque Structure Correct Answer-consists of a thin sheet-aluminum alloy
curved to fit the shell of the fuselage. This metal skin is designed to withstand the
stress of loads and minimize the total weight the total weight of the aircraft.
