Stability about yawing axis is called as _________

lateral stability

directional stability

longitudinal stability

pitching moment stability

Correct Answer : directional stability

Explanation : Directional stability of the aircraft is defined as the stability about the yawing axis. In typical aircraft yaw and rolling both will be produced by deflecting the rudder. Stability about rolling moment is called lateral stability.

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Which of the following is not the type of aircraft dynamic mode?

Phugoid

Flap

Dutch roll

Lateral mode

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Flap

Explanation : Flap is a high lift device. Flap is used to increase lift produced by the wing. Flaps are used to increase camber and overall surface area of the wing. This results in increased lift. Dutch roll, phugoid, lateral mode etc. are typical aircraft dynamic modes.

Which of the following is an example of longitudinal mode?

Dutch

Lateral

Phugoid

Aileron

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Phugoid

Explanation : Phugoid mode is an example of longitudinal mode. Dutch and lateral mode are not example of longitudinal mode. Aileron is known as primary control surface. Aileron is used to control the aircraft rolling moment.

Find critical damping coefficient if damping ratio is 0.5 and damping coefficient is 1.1.

2.2

4.1

4.9

5.2

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 2.2

Explanation : Critical damping coefficient damping coefficient/ damping ratio 1.1/0.5 = 2.2.