F&S Semester test Study Guide

Front

What is pitch in aviation?

Back

Pitch refers to the up or down angle of the aircraft's nose. It is controlled by the elevator on the tail of the plane.

Front

What is roll in aviation?

Back

Roll is the rotation of the aircraft around its front-to-back axis, controlled by the ailerons.

Front

What is yaw in aviation?

Back

Yaw is the left or right movement of the aircraft's nose, controlled by the rudder.

Front

Which control surface is responsible for pitch?

Back

The elevator on the horizontal stabilizer controls pitch.

Front

Which control surface is responsible for roll?

Back

The ailerons control roll.

Front

Which control surface is responsible for yaw?

Back

The rudder controls yaw.

Front

How does pitch affect an aircraft's flight?

Back

Pitch affects the altitude of the aircraft; a nose-up pitch increases altitude, while a nose-down pitch decreases altitude.

Front

How does roll affect an aircraft's turning?

Back

Roll allows the aircraft to bank into a turn, facilitating a change in direction.

Front

How does yaw affect an aircraft's direction?

Back

Yaw changes the aircraft's heading without altering its bank angle.

Front

What happens if a plane has too much pitch?

Back

Excessive pitch can lead to a stall, where the wings lose lift.