Flight Quiz

What are the four forces of flight?

• lift, weight, thrust, and drag

• acceleration, deceleration, speed, and distance

• gravity, mass, velocity, and resistance

• upward force, downward force, forward force, and backward force

Which force opposes the weight of an airplane?

• lift

• drag

• thrust

• gravity

What is the purpose of the wings on an airplane?

• To increase the weight of the airplane.

• To provide shade for the passengers.

• To make the airplane look cool.

• To generate lift and provide stability during flight.

What is the function of the rudder on an airplane?

• The function of the rudder on an airplane is to control the rolling motion of the aircraft.

• The function of the rudder on an airplane is to control the pitching motion of the aircraft.

• The function of the rudder on an airplane is to control the speed of the aircraft.

• The function of the rudder on an airplane is to control the yawing motion of the aircraft.

What is the role of the elevator on an airplane?

• The role of the elevator on an airplane is to control the pitch of the aircraft.

• The role of the elevator on an airplane is to control the roll of the aircraft.

• The role of the elevator on an airplane is to control the speed of the aircraft.

• The role of the elevator on an airplane is to control the yaw of the aircraft.

What are the three main parts of an airplane?

• nose cone, ailerons, and stabilizer

• propeller, cabin, and rudder

• engine, cockpit, and landing gear

• fuselage, wings, and tail

What is the purpose of the fuselage on an airplane?

• The purpose of the fuselage on an airplane is to house the crew, passengers, and cargo and provide aerodynamic shape.

• The purpose of the fuselage on an airplane is to store fuel.

• The purpose of the fuselage on an airplane is to provide stability during flight.

• The purpose of the fuselage on an airplane is to house the engine and propulsion system.

What is the function of the ailerons on an airplane?

• Control throttle or engine power

• Control pitch or up and down motion

• Control roll or banking motion

• Control yaw or left and right motion

What is the purpose of the horizontal stabilizer on an airplane?

• To provide stability and control in pitch.

• To provide stability and control in altitude.

• To provide stability and control in yaw.

• To provide stability and control in roll.

What is the role of the vertical stabilizer on an airplane?

• The role of the vertical stabilizer is to provide stability and control during flight.

• The vertical stabilizer is responsible for generating lift during takeoff.

• The vertical stabilizer is used for storing fuel.

• The vertical stabilizer helps to increase the speed of the airplane.