Test Unit F - Flight

Front

What is lift in aviation?

Back

Lift is an upward force that opposes the weight of an aircraft and is generated by the movement of air over the wings.

Front

What are the three axes of flight?

Back

The three axes of flight are roll, pitch, and yaw.

Front

What is pitch in aviation?

Back

Pitch refers to the up or down angle of the aircraft's nose.

Front

What is the ideal shape of a plane wing?

Back

The ideal shape of a plane wing is an airfoil, which allows for faster airflow over the top surface, creating lower pressure and generating lift.

Front

What principle explains how lift is generated?

Back

Lift is generated by the principle that fast-moving air has lower air pressure than slow-moving air.

Front

Who were the Wright brothers?

Back

The Wright brothers were Orville and Wilbur Wright, pioneers of aviation.

Front

Where did the Wright brothers conduct their flight experiments?

Back

The Wright brothers conducted their flight experiments in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Front

What is thrust in aviation?

Back

Thrust is the forward force produced by the aircraft's engines that propels it through the air.

Front

What is drag in aviation?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of ailerons in flight?

Back

Ailerons are control surfaces on the wings that help control roll.