Interview questions related to aerospace engineering

    * What is the general theory of orbital perturbation?
    * What are the principles of helicopter aerodynamics?
    * Explain the difference between form drag, skin friction drag, and interference drag?
    * How is Bernoulli's principle applicable in Aviation?
    * What is F-1 Rocket engine?
    * What is combustion instability? Why does it take place? Explain the same in context of liquid propellant rocket engine?
    * What type of shock wave is produced when a supersonic flow goes past a solid object?
    * How are liquid propellant rocket engines different from solid propellant rocket engines?
    * Explain the different motions: Roll, Pitch, Yaw? How are they brought about?
    * Explain the bend of a 'soccer kick' in the context of the aerodynamic forces acting on it?
    * Explain the concepts: Subsonic, transonic, supersonic, hypersonic?
    * Explain the functions of the following: Aileron, Elevator, winglets, Rudder, spoilers, flaps, slats, and stabilator.What is aspect ratio?
    * How are turboprop engines different from turbofan engines?
    * Explain the behavior of airflow in and around the surface of the airfoil at different speeds?
    * An aircraft produces thrust. How does that take place?
    * An airplane needs to turn, climb and descent. How does it do this?
    * What are the different types and classification of rocket propulsion?
    * What is mass fraction in context with the effectiveness of a rocket design?
    * How does a glider work? What are the different parts of a glider?
    * What is control reversal? What are the possible causes behind this problem?
    * An aircraft in motion in air does not fall on the ground. Why?

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