Test: Basic Aerodynamics 1 and Airplane Parts

Fill in the blank: The part of the airplane that is labeled as 'Empennage' is located at the ______ of the airplane.

• tail

• wing

• cockpit

• engine

Fill in the blank: The 'Fuselage' is the main body of the airplane that holds the ______ and cargo.

• passengers

• wings

• engines

• tail

Identify the four forces that act upon an aircraft in relation to straight-and-level, unaccelerated flight.

• Lift, Weight, Thrust, Drag

• Lift, Gravity, Thrust, Friction

• Lift, Weight, Thrust, Gravity

• Lift, Drag, Thrust, Friction

The forward force produced by the powerplant is called:

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Weight

What are the major components of an airplane?

• Wings, powerplant, fuselage, and empennage

• Wheels, doors, and windows

• Seats, cockpit, and landing gear

• Lights, paint, and stickers

Fill in the blank: In most modern airplanes, the fuel tanks are contained inside the_________.

• wings

• cockpit

• tail section

• fuselage

What are the two types of control surfaces attached to the trailing edges of the wings and horizontal stabilizer?

• ailerons and elevators.

• flaps and rudders.

• spoilers and slats.

• stabilizers and fins.

The purpose of extending flaps on an aircraft wing during takeoffs and landings is to:

• Increase lift and drag

• Decrease lift and increase speed

• Reduce fuel consumption

• Enhance passenger comfort

Which type of flap is shown in the image that increases the wing area and provides additional lift?

• Plain

• Fowler

• Wing

• Loose

In the empennage components shown in Figure 3-10, which part is responsible for moving the airplane's nose left and right?