Aviation Practice Questions

In a hover, which control moves the helicopter forward, backward, or sideways?

• Collective

• Coriolis

• Cyclic

• Anti-torque Pedals

• None of the Above

Which of the following is considered a primary flight control?

• Rudder

• Fuselage

• Trim

• Lift

• Wing

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main forces that act on an aircraft?

• Lift

• Gravity

• Drag

• Wind

• Thrust

A component of the propulsion system that generate the energy necessary to propel an aircraft is known as the:

• Fuselage

• PowerPlant

• Torque

• Piston

• Throttle

Which is NOT a part of the tail assembly?

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Trim Tabs

• Ailerons

• Vertical Stabilizer

Which refers to the orientation of an aircraft with respect to the horizon?

• Altitude

• Angle of Attack

• Attitude

• Spoiler

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a primary flight control?

• Elevator

• Rudder

• Aileron

• Spoiler

• None of the above

Which of the following BEST describes an airfoil?

• The movement of the aircraft in relation to the angle of attack.

• The main structure on an aircraft where the cockpit, cabin, and cargo exist.

• Resistance that is inevitable during flight

• A primary control of the aircraft to help counteract yaw

• The surface that is designed to help generate life and control of the aircraft by handling airflow.

The basic weight of an aircraft includes

• Crew

• Pilot

• Cargo

• Flight Controls

• Bombs

Along which axis does roll occur during flight?

• Longitudinal

• Lateral

• Vertical

• Options A and B

• All of the above