Flight Unit Vocabulary

What is the main body of an aircraft that houses the passengers, crew, and cargo called?

• Propeller

• Engine

• Fuselage

• Wing

Which part of an aircraft is used to control roll?

• Elevator

• Flaps

• Aileron

• Rudder

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What is the function of a propeller in an aircraft?

• To control pitch

• To convert rotary motion into thrust

• To control yaw

• To generate lift

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What is the term for the height of an aircraft above sea level or the ground?

• Attitude

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Altitude

Which part of an aircraft is used to control yaw?

• Throttle

• Rudder

• Elevator

• Aileron

What is the purpose of the wings on an aircraft?

• To house passengers

• To generate lift

• To control speed

• To store fuel

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What is the cockpit or control room of an aircraft called?

• Engine Room

• Flight Deck

• Cargo Hold

• Passenger Cabin

Which part of an aircraft is used to control pitch?

• Rudder

• Elevator

• Aileron

• Flaps

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What is the function of the engine in an aircraft?

• To generate power

• To decrease drag

• To increase lift

• To control roll

What is the purpose of flaps on an aircraft?

• To increase lift and decrease takeoff and landing distances

• To control yaw

• To house the crew

• To store cargo

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