How Do Planes Fly? Quiz

Who created the first controlled flight for a heavier-than-air flying machine?

• The Wright brothers
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Amelia Earhart
• Igor Sikorsky

When did the first controlled flight take place?

• December 17, 1903
• July 4, 1776
• January 1, 1900
• November 11, 1918

How long did the first controlled flight last?

• 12 seconds
• 1 minute
• 5 minutes
• 30 seconds

What plays a crucial role in making something fly?

• Air pressure
• Gravity
• Wind speed
• Temperature

What force is generated when air pressure underneath an object becomes higher than the pressure above it?

• Lift
• Thrust
• Drag
• Gravity

How are airplane wings shaped to create lift?

• To make air move faster on top of the wing
• To make air move faster under the wing
• To create turbulence
• To reduce air resistance

What is the purpose of tilting the angle of airplane wings?

• To generate extra lift
• To reduce fuel consumption
• To increase speed
• To improve stability

What force do airplane engines generate to move the plane forward?

• Thrust
• Lift
• Drag
• Gravity

What is the name of the biggest aircraft in the world mentioned in the video?

• Antonov An-225
• Boeing 747
• Airbus A380
• Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

What is the wingspan of the Antonov An-225?

• 88.4 meters
• 84 meters
• 100 meters
• 75 meters