Question is ⇒ Castor angle is defined as the angle, Options are ⇒ (A) formed by the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and the direction of movement of the nose gear, (B) between the direction of wind and the longitudinal axis of the runway, (C) between the true speed of the aircraft and the crosswind component, (D) between the horizontal and the fuselage axis, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Castor angle is defined as the angle, Options are ⇒ (A) formed by the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and the direction of movement of the nose gear, (B) between the direction of wind and the longitudinal axis of the runway, (C) between the true speed of the aircraft and the crosswind component, (D) between the horizontal and the fuselage axis, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Castor angle is defined as the angle
A.	formed by the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and the direction of movement of the nose gear [Correct Answer]
B.	between the direction of wind and the longitudinal axis of the runway [Wrong Answer]
C.	between the true speed of the aircraft and the crosswind component [Wrong Answer]
D.	between the horizontal and the fuselage axis [Wrong Answer]
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