Chapter 12, Sections B

Question 1

1. The primary function of an autopilot is to relieve the pilot’s need to ___ ___ the aircraft.

Answer 1

1. manually control

Question 2

2. A single-axis autopilot usually operates only the ___

Answer 2

2. ailerons

Question 3

3. A two-axis autopilot normally controls the ___ and the ___

Answer 3

3. ailerons, elevator

Question 4

4. AFCS systems on jet transports may have both auto- ___ and auto- ___ capability.

Answer 4

4. pilot, throttle

Question 5

5. Flight Management Computers can automatically control a flight from just after ___ to ___ and ___

Answer 5

5. takeoff, landing, rollout

Question 6

6. The device used by an autopilot to actuate a control surface is called a ___

Answer 6

6. servo

Question 7

7. Two major advantages of ring laser gyros are that they don’t:
   A.
   B.

Answer 7

a. precess
b. wear out

Question 8

8. Small aircraft autopilots may use ___ servos or ___ servos.

Answer 8

a. pneumatic
b. electric

Question 9

9. Flight directors calculate flight path corrections and ___ (a or b).
   a. Actuate servos to maneuver the airplane.
   b. Display a command for the pilot to follow.

Answer 9

9. b.