Planes

What is the rear of the plane, also known as the empennage, called?

• Tail
• Fuselage
• Wing
• Nose

What is the term for a flight that takes less than three hours to complete?

• Short haul
• Medium haul
• Long haul
• Jet

What is the name of the section of the aircraft where the pilot controls the airplane?

• Cabin
• Cockpit
• Fuselage
• Empennage

A flight that lasts from six to twelve hours is known as what?

• Long haul
• Short haul
• Medium haul
• Freighter

What type of aircraft is used primarily for transporting passengers and cargo?

• Airliner
• Fighter
• Seaplane
• Freighter

What type of control surface is mounted on the trailing edge of each wing and moves in opposite directions?

• Ailerons
• Elevators
• Rudder
• Flaps

What is the main body section of an aircraft called that holds crew and passengers?

• Fuselage
• Wing
• Nacelle
• Engine

What type of aircraft is propelled by thrust from a jet engine or propeller?

• Helicopter
• Airliner
• Plane
• Fighter

What is the front part of the wing that first contacts the air called?

• Trailing Edge
• Leading Edge
• Winglet
• Rudder

Which type of aircraft is capable of taking off and landing on water?

• Airliner
• Seaplane
• Glider
• Fighter