Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

Airplane performance can be defined as the capability of an airplane to operate effectively while serving a specific purpose.  Among the elements of performance are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy.  Answer these questions and see if you can correctly determine all the factors required for adequate aircraft performance.

What is ground effect?

The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane.

The result of the disruption of the airflow patterns about the wings of an airplane to the point where the wings will no longer support the airplane in flight.

The result of the interference of the surface of the Earth with the airflow patterns about an airplane.

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Determine the approximate landing ground roll distance.

490 feet.

401 feet.

356 feet.

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What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?

It increases takeoff performance.

It increases engine performance.

It reduces climb performance.

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What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots?

25 knots.

23 knots.

13 knots.

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Ground effect is most likely to result in which problem?

Inability to get airborne even though airspeed is sufficient for normal takeoff needs.

Becoming airborne before reaching recommended takeoff speed.

Settling to the surface abruptly during landing.

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Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,300 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.6.

1,000 feet MSL

1,525 feet MSL

1,600 feet MSL

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Floating caused by the phenomenon of ground effect will be most realized during an approach to land when at

less than the length of the wingspan above the surface.

twice the length of the wingspan above the surface.

a higher-than-normal angle of attack.

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What true airspeed should a pilot expect at 9,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?

187 knots

162 knots

165 knots

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What is the effect of a temperature increase from 35 to 50 °F on the density altitude if the pressure altitude remains at 8,000 feet MSL?

1,300-foot increase.

1,000-foot increase.

800-foot decrease.

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Having a childhood dream of aviation, Chris first became an Aviation Explorer, motivating him to earn his private pilot's license as a teenager.During his four years at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University he earned his commercial, multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating.While experimenting in seaplanes, gliders, and a variety of other personal aircraft, Chris developed a passion for general aviation and shares that passion as he develops aviation training apps and content for Sporty's Pilot Shop.

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