PPL(H) Principles of Flight Practice Questions - UK CAA PPL(H) Theory - Principles of Flight Helicopter Exam - PPL(H) Principles of Flight Practice Questions - UK CAA PPL(H) Theory

Question 1

What is the definition of the pitch angle (angle of incidence) of a main rotor blade aerofoil section?

The angle between the rotor blade chord line and the plane of rotation (rotor hub reference plane) The angle between the rotor blade chord line and the relative airflow The angle between the longitudinal axis of the helicopter and the horizon The angle between the tip-path plane and the horizon

Correct Answer:

The angle between the rotor blade chord line and the plane of rotation (rotor hub reference plane)

Question 2

How is the Angle of Attack (AoA) of a helicopter main rotor blade section determined during steady flight?

It is solely determined by the mechanical position of the pilot's collective lever It is the angle between the blade chord line and the resultant relative airflow It is the angle between the blade upper camber line and the horizon It remains constant along the entire blade span regardless of flight condition

Correct Answer:

It is the angle between the blade chord line and the resultant relative airflow

Question 3

What two primary velocity vectors combine to form the resultant relative airflow over a rotor blade aerofoil section in a stationary hover?

Forward flight velocity and vertical rate of climb Rotational airflow due to blade rotation and downward induced flow (downwash) Tail rotor downwash and engine intake airflow Centrifugal acceleration velocity and rotor blade flapping speed

Correct Answer:

Rotational airflow due to blade rotation and downward induced flow (downwash)

Question 4

Why are helicopter main rotor blades constructed with aerodynamic twist (built-in twist from root to tip)?

To increase the rotational speed at the rotor blade tip To distribute lift more evenly along the blade span by giving the root a higher pitch angle than the tip To prevent centrifugal force from throwing the blade out of alignment To eliminate the need for tail rotor anti-torque compensation

Correct Answer:

To distribute lift more evenly along the blade span by giving the root a higher pitch angle than the tip

Question 5

What is the relationship between the chord line and the camber of a symmetrical rotor aerofoil?

The upper and lower camber lines are identical, so the mean camber line coincides with the chord line The upper camber line is curved, while the lower surface is completely flat The chord line lies entirely above the upper surface of the aerofoil The lower camber line has greater curvature than the upper camber line

Correct Answer:

The upper and lower camber lines are identical, so the mean camber line coincides with the chord line

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