Aviation Quiz

What are the four forces of flight?

• Weight, Lift, Thrust, Drag

• Gravity, Lift, Speed, Friction

• Pressure, Lift, Thrust, Tension

• Weight, Lift, Velocity, Drag

What does the lateral axis in an aircraft control?

• Pitch

• Yaw

• Roll

• Thrust

Which scenario is a common cause for an aircraft stall?

• High airspeed during takeoff

• Low airspeed during takeoff and landings

• Steady cruising at high altitude

• Rapid descent

What does IFR stand for in aviation?

• International Flight Rules

• Intra-Flight Regulations

• Instrument Flight Rules

• Internal Fuel Regulations

What does METAR stand for in aviation terminology?

• Meteorological Terminal Air Reports

• Meteorological Terminal Aviation Reports

• Meteorological Terminal Air Regulation

• Meteorological Terminal Air Response

What is the purpose of ATIS in airports?

• To provide automatic weather updates

• To control air traffic

• To provide automatic terminal information

• To manage airport security

Which class of FAA medical certificates is best suited for commercial airline transport pilots?

• First-Class

• Second-Class

• Third-Class

• Fourth-Class

What does the acronym NOTAM now stand for?

• Notice to Air Missions

• Notice to Air Management

• Notice to Air Mechanics

• Notice to Air Movements

What is the primary function of flaps on an aircraft?

• To increase the speed during takeoff

• To help with navigation

• To help with takeoff and landings by generating more lift

• To signal other aircraft

What does the Attitude Indicator (AI) inform the pilot about?

• The speed of the aircraft

• The orientation of the aircraft relative to Earth's horizon

• The altitude of the aircraft

• The temperature outside the aircraft