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1. What is the term for a record of descent showing the lineage or ancestry of a person or animal?

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A pedigree is a record of descent showing the lineage or ancestry of a person or animal, typically used in reference to breeding and genetic inheritance.

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2. What are the nicknames for the following military aircraft: F18, F14, AV-8B, C-130, A-6, EA-6B?

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The nicknames for the mentioned military aircraft are as follows: F18 - Hornet, F14 - Tomcat, AV-8B - Harrier, C-130 - Hercules, A-6 - Intruder, EA-6B - Prowler.

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3. What weather phenomenon is associated with a warm front?

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A warm front typically brings long periods of rain and fog as it advances, leading to cloudy and wet conditions.

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4. At which altitudes is actual air speed faster than indicated air speed?

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Actual air speed is faster than indicated air speed at higher altitudes due to the decrease in air density, which affects the accuracy of the airspeed indicators.

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5. What is the term used to describe the separation of airflow from the wings upper surface?

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When the airflow separates from the wings upper surface, it results in a stall which can lead to a loss of lift and potential loss of control of the aircraft.

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6. 1 Nautical Mile is equal to how many feet and how many statute miles?

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A nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in air and marine navigation. It is based on the circumference of the Earth and is equal to one minute of latitude. 1 nautical mile is equivalent to 6076 feet and approximately 1.15 statute miles.

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7. What is the term for directional turning from the tail section of an aircraft?

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Yaw is the term used to describe the left or right movement of an aircraft's nose along its vertical axis. Pitch refers to the up or down movement of an aircraft's nose along its lateral axis. Roll is the rotation of an aircraft around its longitudinal axis. The rudder is a control surface used to steer the aircraft along the yaw axis.

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8. What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/3?

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To convert a fraction to decimal, simply divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 1 divided by 3 equals 0.33 or .33.

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9. What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25 or .25.

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10. What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 1 divided by 5 is 0.20 or .20 when written in decimal form.

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11. What is the decimal equivalent of 1/6?

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To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, simply divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 1 divided by 6 is equal to 0.166666... which is rounded to .17.

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12. What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/7?

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To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 1 ÷ 7 = 0.142857 (rounded to six decimal places).

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13. What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 1 divided by 8 equals 0.125.

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14. What is the decimal representation of 1/9?

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To calculate 1/9, divide 1 by 9 to get the recurring decimal .111. The correct answer is .111, not .10, .99, or .25.

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15. What controls lift and drag on an aircraft?

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Flaps are movable control surfaces on the wings of an aircraft that can increase lift and reduce drag when deployed. Ailerons control the roll of the aircraft, elevators control pitch, and the rudder controls yaw.

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16. What controls the roll of an aircraft?

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Ailerons are primary flight control surfaces on an aircraft's wings that control roll by moving in opposite directions to one another.

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17. What controls turning / banking?

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Ailerons are primary control surfaces that control the roll of an aircraft, allowing it to bank left or right. Elevators control pitch, rudders control yaw, and flaps are used to increase lift or drag.

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18. Which aircraft control surface is responsible for movement along the Longitudinal Axis?

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The Elevators control the pitch of an aircraft, which is movement along the Longitudinal Axis, by changing the aircraft's angle of attack.

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19. Which aircraft control surface controls pitch?

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Elevators control the pitch of an aircraft by changing the aircraft's pitch attitude.

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20. What controls Altitude?

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Altitude is controlled by adjusting the elevator, which controls the pitch of an aircraft. Ailerons control the roll, throttle controls the speed, and rudder controls the yaw of the aircraft.

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21. What aircraft control surface is responsible for movement around the lateral axis?

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The ailerons are the control surfaces on the wings of an aircraft that control the roll motion around the lateral axis.

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22. What controls Yaw?

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Yaw refers to the rotation of an aircraft around its vertical axis. The rudder is the primary control surface responsible for controlling yaw.

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23. What is responsible for controlling the vertical axis of an aircraft?

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The rudder is responsible for controlling the yaw of an aircraft, which is movement around the vertical axis. Elevators control pitch, flaps control lift, and ailerons control roll.

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24. What is the term for an abrupt pressure change across a shock wave?

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A sonic boom is the audible sound associated with the shock waves created by an object traveling through the air at or above the speed of sound. It is characterized by an abrupt pressure change.

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25. What is the purpose of dihedral wings?

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Dihedral wings are designed to improve stability by providing inherent stability against rolling motions.

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26. What term refers to the distance between the wing tops of an aircraft to its average wing width?

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Aspect Ratio is the correct term used to describe the ratio of the wingspan to the average wing width of an aircraft. It is an important characteristic that affects the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft.

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27. What maneuver is used by helo pilots to make an emergency landing when engine power is lost during flight?

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When helicopter pilots experience engine failure, they use a technique called autorotation to safely land the helicopter without engine power.

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28. What does RIO stand for?

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RIO typically refers to Radar Intercept Officer in the context of military aviation, specifically in aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat.

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29. What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide occurs when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned, creating a stronger gravitational pull leading to larger tidal changes.

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30. What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a period of moderate tides that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other. This results in the smallest difference between high and low tide levels.

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What is the term for a record of descent showing the lineage or...
What are the nicknames for the following military aircraft: F18, F14,...
What weather phenomenon is associated with a warm front?
At which altitudes is actual air speed faster than indicated air...
What is the term used to describe the separation of airflow from the...
1 Nautical Mile is equal to how many feet and how many statute miles?
What is the term for directional turning from the tail section of an...
What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/3?
What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?
What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?
What is the decimal equivalent of 1/6?
What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 1/7?
What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?
What is the decimal representation of 1/9?
What controls lift and drag on an aircraft?
What controls the roll of an aircraft?
What controls turning / banking?
Which aircraft control surface is responsible for movement along the...
Which aircraft control surface controls pitch?
What controls Altitude?
What aircraft control surface is responsible for movement around the...
What controls Yaw?
What is responsible for controlling the vertical axis of an aircraft?
What is the term for an abrupt pressure change across a shock wave?
What is the purpose of dihedral wings?
What term refers to the distance between the wing tops of an aircraft...
What maneuver is used by helo pilots to make an emergency landing when...
What does RIO stand for?
What is a Spring Tide?
What is a neap tide?
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