Forces and Principles of Flight

What is the upward force that helps an aircraft rise during flight?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Weight

Which force is created by the resistance to wind as the plane flies through the air?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Weight

What principle explains how lift is generated by the difference in air pressure over and under a wing?

• Newton's Third Law

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

• Pascal's Law

Which control surface is responsible for making the airplane roll or rotate around the longitudinal axis?

• Rudder

• Elevator

• Ailerons

• Flaps

What does the Airspeed Indicator (ASI) measure?

• Altitude

• Speed through the air

• Orientation relative to the horizon

• Atmospheric pressure

What does VFR stand for in aviation?

• Visual Flight Rules

• Variable Flight Regulations

• Verified Flight Route

• Visual Flight Route

How does higher temperature affect air density and aircraft performance?

• Increases air density and improves performance

• Reduces air density and negatively impacts performance

• Has no effect on air density or performance

• Increases air density and negatively impacts performance

What information do METAR reports provide to pilots?

• Flight schedules

• Current weather conditions at airports

• Aircraft maintenance records

• Passenger lists

What is the function of the rudder on an aircraft?

• Controls pitch

• Controls roll

• Controls yaw

• Controls lift

Which flight instrument displays the aircraft's orientation relative to the horizon?

• Altimeter

• Airspeed Indicator

• Attitude Indicator

• Vertical Speed Indicator