Aviation Quiz

What are the four forces of flight?

• Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag

• Gravity, Speed, Resistance

• Pressure, Thrust, Drag, Gravity

• Thrust, Lift, Motion, Friction

Which axis is not a part of the three principal axes of an aircraft?

• Lateral axis

• Vertical axis

• Longitudinal axis

• Horizontal axis

What typically triggers a stall in an aircraft?

• High speed during takeoff

• Low airspeed and high angle of attack

• Smooth and level flying

• Rapid descent

What does VFR stand for in aviation?

• Variable Flight Rules

• Visual Flight Rules

• Verified Flying Regulations

• Vector Flight Routing

Which of the following is not included in a METAR report?

• Wind direction and speed

• Temperature and dew point

• Visibility and weather

What does ATC stand for in aviation terminology?

• Air Traffic Control

• Advanced Traffic Coordination

• Automatic Traffic Calculation

• Aviation Traffic Command

What is the primary function of flaps on an aircraft?

• To increase lift during takeoff and landing

• To control the speed of the aircraft

• To steer the aircraft on the ground

• To balance the aircraft during flight

Which class of FAA medical certificates is best suited for commercial airline transport pilots?

• First-Class

• Second-Class

• Third-Class

• Fourth-Class

What does NOTAM stand for in aviation?

• Notice to Airmen

• Notification of Air Missions

• Notice of Air Movement

• None of the Above

What does the attitude indicator (AI) inform the pilot about?

• The aircraft's orientation relative to Earth's horizon

• The aircraft's speed

• The aircraft's altitude

• The aircraft's engine performance