F&S Semester test

Front

What is pitch in aviation?

Back

Pitch refers to the up or down movement of an aircraft's nose, controlled by the elevators.

Front

What is roll in aviation?

Back

Roll is the rotation of an aircraft around its longitudinal axis, controlled by the ailerons.

Front

What is yaw in aviation?

Back

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

Front

Which control surface is responsible for pitch?

Back

The elevators control 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 angle of attack and can cause the aircraft to climb or descend.

Front

How does roll affect an aircraft's flight?

Back

Roll allows the aircraft to turn left or right.

Front

How does yaw affect an aircraft's flight?

Back

Yaw helps in aligning the aircraft's nose with the direction of travel.

Front

What happens when an aircraft is in a nose-up pitch?

Back

The aircraft climbs.