Aviation Knowledge Flashcard

Front

What is an airplane's position in the air called?

Back

Attitude

Front

Which control surface tilts the wings of an airplane?

Back

Ailerons

Front

What control raises or lowers the airplane's nose?

Back

Elevator

Front

Which control changes engine power?

Back

Throttle

Front

Which control affects the airplane's yaw?

Back

Rudder

Front

What is flying by sight using the horizon called?

Back

Visual Flight Rules

Front

What is flying using instruments when the horizon isn't visible?

Back

IFR

Front

Which instrument simulates the horizon for pilots?

Back

Attitude Indicator

Front

What is it called when flying straight at a constant altitude?

Back

Straight and level flight

Front

Which three elements must be balanced for straight and level flight? Yaw, pitch, roll; Pitch, power, bank; Throttle, rudder, elevator; Flaps, ailerons, gear

Back

Pitch, power, bank