B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Aeronautical Science
MECHANICS OF FLIGHT
(Upto 2015 batch)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer any five questions.
1. Define ISA and its reference points.
2. Define Bernoulli's Principles.
3. What is venture effect?
4. Define shock wave.
5. Define take off run and its significance.
6. Define turbulent flow and its significance.
7. Write three axes of aircraft and its relative motion?
8. List out the names of control surfaces used in transport
aircraft.
Sub. Code
31
CP-7857
2
Wk 6
Part B x 12 60)
Answer all questions.
9. Explain about the seven layers of atmosphere and
its significance related to aircraft performance.
Or
Write short notes on Define altitude and its
various types Physical conditions of atmosphere.
10. Describe with neat sketch, describe the various
types of wind tunnel.
Or
Write short notes on Autorotation
manuverability various forces acting on
helicopter.
11. Write the types of supersonic airfoils and its
character.
Or
Write short notes on Streamline flow
Laminar flow Turbulent flow.
12. Briefly describe about the concept of lift and its
importance.
Or
What is drag and its various types?
13. Explain the operation and the effects of aileron for
roll motion.
Or
List out and explain the dynamic problems of the
aircraft stability.
——————