Aviation Quiz

What is the primary function of an aircraft's wings?

• To provide lift

• To provide propulsion

• To provide stability

• To provide steering

Which of the following is not a type of aircraft?

• Helicopter

• Glider

• Submarine

• Airplane

What is the maximum number of engines on a typical commercial airliner?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the purpose of an aircraft's rudder?

• To control pitch

• To control roll

• To control yaw

• To control speed

Which of the following is an example of a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft?

• Boeing 747

• Cessna 172

• Harrier Jump Jet

• Airbus A380

What is the term for the angle between an aircraft's wing and the oncoming airflow?

• Pitch

• Roll

• Yaw

• Angle of Attack

Which of the following is not a control surface on an aircraft?

• Elevator

• Aileron

• Flap

• Throttle

What is the purpose of an aircraft's flaps?

• To control pitch

• To control roll

• To increase lift

• To decrease drag

Which of the following is an example of a supersonic aircraft?

• Concorde

• Boeing 747

• Airbus A380

• Cessna 172

What is the term for the imaginary line that runs from the nose to the tail of an aircraft?

• Fuselage

• Wing

• Tail

• Keel