Understanding Flight: Forces and Parts

What force keeps an aeroplane in the air?

• Gravity

• Lift

• Thrust

• Drag

Which part of the plane is responsible for generating lift?

• Fuselage

• Wings

• Tail

• Engine

What force opposes the forward motion of an aeroplane?

• Lift

• Thrust

• Drag

• Gravity

Which part of the plane provides thrust?

• Wings

• Fuselage

• Engine

• Tail

What is the main function of the fuselage?

• To generate lift

• To house passengers and cargo

• To provide thrust

• To control the plane's direction

Which force pulls the aeroplane towards the Earth?

• Lift

• Thrust

• Drag

• Gravity

What is the primary function of the tail of an aeroplane?

• To generate lift

• To provide thrust

• To stabilise and control the plane

• To house passengers

Which part of the plane helps to control its pitch?

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps

What is the role of the ailerons on an aeroplane?

• To control pitch

• To control roll

• To control yaw

• To generate lift

Which part of the plane is used to control yaw?

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps