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Created from the Gleim 2012 Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Test. Includes all know FAA questions. Does not include questions that reference charts or other images. Does not include Recreational Pilot k... nowledge What is one purpose of wing flaps? - ✔✔To enable the pilot to make steeper approaches to a landing without increasing the airspeed. One of the main functions of flaps during approach and landing is to: - ✔✔Increase the angle of descent without increasing the airspeed. What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane? - ✔✔To control yaw. Which is not a primary flight control surface? A. Flaps B. Stabilator C Ailerons - ✔✔A. Flaps The elevator controls movement around which axis? - ✔✔Lateral. Which statement is true concerning primary flight controls? A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more flow over them B. Only when all three primary flight controls move in sequence do the airflow and pressure distribution change over and around the airfoil. C. Primary flight controls include ailerons, rudder, elevator, and trim systems - ✔✔A. The effectiveness of each control surface increases with speed because there is more flow over them. Which of the following is true concerning flaps? A. Flaps are attached to the leading edge of the wing and are used to increase wing lift. B. Flaps allow an increase in the angle of descent without increasing airspeed. C. Flaps are high drag devices deployed from the wings to reduce lift. - ✔✔B. Flaps allow and increase in the angle of descent without increasing airspeed. Which device is a secondary flight control? A. Spoilers B. Ailerons C. Stabilators - ✔✔A. Spoilers Trim systems are designed to do what? [Show More]

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