Plane Knowledge

What does the term 'aviation' refer to?

• Operation of bicycles

• Operation of submarines

• Operation of trains

• Operation of aircraft

Which company manufactures the Boeing 747?

• Embraer

• Airbus

• Boeing

• Lockheed Martin

What is the main competitor of the Boeing 747 in the large passenger aircraft market?

• Boeing 787 Dreamliner

• Embraer E195-E2

• Bombardier CRJ900

• Airbus A380

What are the primary components of an aircraft's wing?

• winglet, wing hinge, wing rib

• leading edge, trailing edge, wingtip, wing root, wing spar, wing skin

• winglet, wing strut, wing panel

• winglet, wing joint, wing frame

What is the purpose of the ailerons on an aircraft?

• To create a rolling motion and control the aircraft's banking and turning.

• To control the landing gear deployment

• To adjust the engine thrust

• To regulate the cabin pressure

What is the function of the horizontal stabilizer on a plane?

• To provide stability and balance by generating lift in the opposite direction to the nose

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To control the landing gear

• To provide heating to the cabin

What is the vertical part of the tail of an aircraft called?

• Tail wing

• Vertical stabilizer or fin

• Rudder

• Horizontal stabilizer

What is the purpose of the rudder on an aircraft?

• To control yaw motion and maintain directional stability.

• To control pitch motion and maintain altitude

• To regulate cabin pressure and temperature

• To adjust engine power and speed

What is the role of the fuselage in an airplane?

• The fuselage is responsible for steering the aircraft.

• The fuselage controls the engine thrust.

• The fuselage houses the landing gear.

• The fuselage provides structural support and houses essential components of the aircraft.

What are the two main types of engines used in commercial aircraft?

• Electric engines

• Jet engines, Turboprop engines

• Piston engines

• Steam engines