Forces of Flight Quiz

Thrust varies with the amount of engine power being used.

• True

• False

Drag is the reason airplanes are built in a streamlined manner with clean, smooth lines.

• True

• False

To fly level, lift must be __________ to weight and to climb, lift must be __________ than weight.

• Smaller; greater

• Equal; smaller

• Greater; smaller

• Equal; greater

Which of the following best describes weight?

• The mechanical forward–acting force that moves an aircraft through the air.

• A force which acts in the opposite direction.

• The force on an object caused by the downward pull of gravity.

• Created by the effect of airflow

Select the forces of flight

• Weight

• Thrust

• Lift

• Drag

• Aileron

What is the primary function of the ailerons on an airplane?

• To control pitch

• To control yaw

• To control roll

• To provide lift

Which part of an airplane is responsible for generating lift?

• Fuselage

• Wings

• Tail

• Engine

What is the term for the resistance an airplane faces as it moves through the air?

• Lift

• Drag

• Thrust

• Weight