Colls Makers - Flight

Front

What is the name of the force that tries to push an aircraft up?

Back

Lift is the force that pushes an aircraft upward, allowing it to rise into the air.

Front

True or False: Moving the nose of a plane up or down (pitch) is controlled by the ailerons.

Back

False. The pitch of an aircraft is controlled by the elevators, not the ailerons.

Front

Which part of the airplane helps it roll left or right?

Back

Ailerons are the control surfaces on the wings that help the airplane roll left or right.

Front

What is the name of the force that tries to hold an aircraft back?

Back

Drag is the force that opposes the motion of an aircraft, slowing it down.

Front

Where do passengers sit in an airplane?

Back

Passengers sit in the fuselage, which is the main body of the airplane.

Front

What is thrust in aviation?

Back

Thrust is the forward force produced by the engines of an aircraft, propelling it through the air.

Front

What is gravity's role in flight?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls the aircraft downward towards the Earth.

Front

What is the function of the rudder on an airplane?

Back

The rudder controls the yaw of the aircraft, helping it turn left or right.

Front

What are flaps used for on an airplane?

Back

Flaps are movable parts on the wings that increase lift during takeoff and landing.

Front

What is the purpose of the cockpit in an airplane?

Back

The cockpit is where the pilots control the aircraft and monitor its systems.