flight

Front

What is the forwards force of the propeller called?

Back

Thrust

Front

What is the first step of the design process?

Back

Define Problem

Front

What is the term for an aircraft's tail group, which includes the rudder, elevators, horizontal and vertical stabilizers?

Back

Empennage

Front

Which surface controls yaw about the vertical axis of the aircraft?

Back

Rudder

Front

What creates lift in an airplane?

Back

The wings

Front

What is the principle that explains how lift is generated by an aircraft's wings?

Back

Bernoulli's Principle and Newton's Third Law of Motion

Front

What is the role of the ailerons on an aircraft?

Back

To control roll about the longitudinal axis.

Front

What is drag in the context of flight?

Back

The aerodynamic resistance an aircraft experiences as it moves through the air.

Front

What is the function of the elevator on an aircraft?

Back

To control pitch about the lateral axis.

Front

What is the difference between static and dynamic stability in aircraft?

Back

Static stability refers to the initial tendency of an aircraft to return to its original position after a disturbance, while dynamic stability refers to the aircraft's behavior over time after a disturbance.