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Name the motion illustrated by the aircraft image.

• Pitch

• Yaw

• Roll

• Bend

How long will the plane stay in Phoenix (PHX) before heading back to Las Vegas (LAS)?

• 55 minutes

• 1 hour 15 min

• 3 hours 15 min

• 1 hour 5 min

A startup company forms with the goal of designing, manufacturing, and selling a new invention—personal airplanes. Their design team comes up with several options to present to investors. The company CEO wants to pitch a product that is reliable and safe, but also affordable

• Idea 1

• Idea 2

• Idea 4

• Idea 5

• Idea 6

During the Instant Design Challenge, your team used the Design Process to create a paper airplane. Identify the step of the Design Process that matches the following task:

After flying a plane prototype and taking measurements on its performance, the team discussed how well the plane met design requirements.

• Define a Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Evaluate a Solution

• Present a Solutions

During the Instant Design Challenge, your team used the Design Process to create a paper airplane. 

Identify the step of the Design Process that matches the following task: The team brainstormed a wide range of ideas for the plane. No ideas were rejected. All team members were encouraged to suggest creative solutions.

• Define a Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Evaluate a Solution

• Present a Solutions

Aeronautical charts contain the information pilots need to navigate an aircraft.  

What information is shown on these charts? Select all that apply.

• Weather Conditions

• Large Landmarks visible from air

• Natural topography

• Airspace and airports

Examine the data in the chart. The flight distance from Austin, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana is 245 NM.

Order the planes from the shortest trip time (list first) to the longest trip (list last) time between the two cities.

• Cessna Skycatcher > Eclipse 550 > Pilatus PC-12 MNG > King Air 200

• Eclipse 550 > Pilatus PC-12 MNG > King Air 200 > Cessna Skycatcher

• Eclipse 550 > Pilatus PC-12 MNG > Cessna Skycatcher > King Air 200

• Pilatus PC-12 MNG > Eclipse 550 > King Air 200 > Cessna Skycatcher

Describe what happens to an airplane in flight when weight is greater than lift.

• Plane rises

• Plane descends

• Plane accelerates

• Plane slows

Label the force acting at #1

• Lift

• Drag

• Weight

• Thrust

Label the force acting at #2

• Lift

• Drag

• Weight

• Thrust