Flight Forces, Component and Scheuling Test

Front

What is the best choice for captain of the flight?

Back

G. Gonzalez

Front

When are you most likely to notice a crew scheduler?

Back

When the crew scheduler could not find a crew (Cancelled flight).

Front

What is the term for the up or down motion of the nose of the aircraft?

Back

Pitch

Front

What happens when you push or pull on the YOKE?

Back

It causes the airplane to PITCH.

Front

What is lift in the context of flight forces?

Back

Lift is the force that directly opposes the weight of an aircraft and holds the aircraft in the air.

Front

What are the four main forces acting on an aircraft in flight?

Back

Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag.

Front

What is thrust?

Back

Thrust is the force that propels an aircraft forward.

Front

What is drag?

Back

Drag is the resistance force that opposes the aircraft's motion through the air.

Front

What is yaw in aviation?

Back

Yaw is the left or right movement of the aircraft's nose.

Front

What is roll in aviation?

Back

Roll is the rotation of the aircraft around its longitudinal axis.