Aircraft Controls Quiz

What are the 3 axes of movement in an aircraft?

• Pitch, Yaw, Roll

• Up, Down, Left

• Forward, Backward, Sideways

• Clockwise, Counterclockwise, Upward

Which control is used for the roll movement in an airplane?

• Throttle lever

• Elevator

• Rudder pedal

• Yoke or control wheel

How can a pilot control the pitch of an aircraft?

• Pressing the rudder pedal

• Using the throttle lever

• Turning the control wheel

• Moving the yoke backwards or forwards

What does foot pressure on the left rudder pedal control in an aircraft?

• Roll

• Pitch

• Throttle

• Yaw

Which airspeed refers to the speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it is flying?

• Groundspeed (GS)

• True Airspeed (TAS)

• Calibrated Airspeed (CAS)

• Indicated Airspeed (IAS)

What does the attitude indicator show to the pilot?

• Rate of climb or descent

• Aircraft's height above sea level

• Aircraft's speed relative to the air

• Aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon

Which instrument is used to inform the pilot of his heading in an aircraft?

• Heading indicator

• Airspeed indicator

• Turn coordinator

• Altimeter

What does a vertical speed indicator display to the pilot?

• Rate of climb or descent

• Speed over the ground

• Rate of turn

• Quality of turn

What is the purpose of using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in flying an aircraft?

• Maintain navigation using visual cues only

• Fly without any instruments

• Use see-and-avoid concept for navigation

• Maintain navigation and obstacle clearance with reference to aircraft instruments

What is the function of a Pitot tube in an aircraft?

• Measure fluid flow velocity and determine airspeed

• Measure altitude above sea level

• Display aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon

• Inform the pilot of his heading