Understanding Airplane Control Surfaces

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

• To control the pitch of the airplane.

• To control the roll of the airplane.

• To control the yaw of the airplane.

• To increase the lift during takeoff.

Which control surface is primarily responsible for controlling the pitch of an airplane?

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps

What is the function of the rudder on an airplane?

• To control the roll of the airplane

• To control the pitch of the airplane

• To control the yaw of the airplane

• To increase the lift during takeoff

Which control surface is used to increase lift during takeoff and landing?

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps

What is the primary purpose of the spoilers on an airplane?

• To increase lift

• To decrease lift and increase drag

• To control the yaw

• To control the pitch

Which control surface is located on the tail of the airplane and helps in controlling the pitch?

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps

What is the effect of deploying the flaps on an airplane's wings?

• Increases lift and drag

• Decreases lift and drag

• Increases lift and decreases drag

• Decreases lift and increases drag

Which control surface is used to control the roll of an airplane?

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps

What is the primary function of the horizontal stabilizer on an airplane?

• To control the roll

• To control the pitch

• To control the yaw

• To stabilize the aircraft in flight

Which control surface is typically used to make small adjustments to an airplane's heading? 

• Ailerons

• Elevators

• Rudder

• Flaps