From c40193824567e2d3fe01d1854382c44fadc0a636 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthias Nott <mnott@mnsoft.org> Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:48:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Improve exam questions: fix errors, add diagrams, enrich content --- SPL Exam Questions EN/80 - Principles of Flight.md | 8 ++++++-- 1 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/SPL Exam Questions EN/80 - Principles of Flight.md b/SPL Exam Questions EN/80 - Principles of Flight.md index 7b1c6f0..9ab3a41 100644 --- a/SPL Exam Questions EN/80 - Principles of Flight.md +++ b/SPL Exam Questions EN/80 - Principles of Flight.md @@ -1702,11 +1702,15 @@ #### Answer -D) +B) #### Explanation -The aerodynamic center is the point of application of the resultant of aerodynamic forces on a profile. It is distinct from the center of pressure (which moves) and the center of gravity. +The aerodynamic centre (or centre of pressure) is the point where the resultant of all aerodynamic pressure forces (lift + drag) acts on the aerofoil. It lies on the chord line, typically near the quarter-chord point (~25% of chord from the leading edge). + +- **A (weight)** acts at the centre of gravity, not the aerodynamic centre. +- **C (tyre pressure)** is irrelevant to aerodynamics. +- **D (airflow at the leading edge)** describes the stagnation point, not the aerodynamic centre. ### Q84: Pressures are expressed in: ^t80q84 -- Gitblit v1.3.1