PLTW Flight Summary

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What is the first step in the design process?

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Define the problem: This step includes identifying, validating, and justifying the problem, determining design requirements, and creating a design brief.

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What is an aileron?

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An aileron is a movable surface on an aircraft wing that controls roll, allowing the aircraft to tilt to the left or right.

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What does the step 'construct/test prototype' involve?

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This step includes building a testable prototype, testing it for performance/usability/durability, collecting data, analyzing the data, and creating a test report of the findings.

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What is drag in aviation?

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Drag is the resistance of air against the forward movement of an airplane or rocket.

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What motion is controlled by the ailerons?

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Roll: Ailerons control the rolling motion of an aircraft.

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What is the purpose of a design brief?

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A design brief outlines the problem, design requirements, and goals for a project, guiding the design process.

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What is thrust?

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Thrust is the force that propels an aircraft forward, generated by engines or propellers.

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What is lift?

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Lift is the upward force that allows an aircraft to rise off the ground, generated by the wings as air flows over them.

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What is weight in aviation?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an aircraft, acting downward.

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What is the role of flaps on an aircraft?

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