Aircraft Inspection and Flight Preparation Quiz

What is the primary function of the ailerons on an aircraft?

• To control the speed of the aircraft

• To control the yaw of the aircraft

• To control the roll of the aircraft

• To control the pitch of the aircraft

Why is it important to physically inspect the propeller before flight?

• To verify the color is correct

• To ensure it is painted correctly

• To confirm it is made of metal

• To check for any physical damage

What is the purpose of checking the oil level in the aircraft?

• To ensure the engine is lubricated properly

• To verify the oil is the correct color

• To check the oil's temperature

• To confirm the oil is American-made

What does the trim tab on the aircraft help with?

• Adjusting the aircraft's speed

• Maintaining straight and level flight

• Controlling the aircraft's altitude

• Increasing the aircraft's fuel efficiency

Why is it necessary to check for water in the aircraft's fuel?

• To prevent engine failure

• To confirm the fuel is American-made

• To ensure the fuel is the correct color

• To verify the fuel's temperature

How are the flaps on the aircraft controlled?

• Hydraulically

• Manually by the pilot

• Electrically

• Automatically by the aircraft's computer

What does the artificial horizon in the cockpit indicate?

• The aircraft's speed

• The aircraft's altitude

• The aircraft's orientation relative to the ground

• The aircraft's fuel level

What is the purpose of the transponder in the aircraft?

• To communicate with other aircraft

• To control the aircraft's altitude

• To allow control towers to see the aircraft

• To measure the aircraft's speed

Why is it necessary to prime a carbureted engine before starting?

• To inject fuel directly into the cylinders

• To check the engine's oil level

• To cool down the engine

• To increase the engine's speed

What is the function of the vertical speed indicator in the cockpit?

• To indicate the rate of climb or descent

• To display the aircraft's altitude

• To measure the aircraft's fuel consumption

• To show the aircraft's speed