Aviation Knowledge Worksheet

What is the purpose of the rudder on an airplane?

• To control roll

• To control pitch

• To control yaw

Which weather condition is most associated with unstable air?

• Poor visibility and smooth air

• Showery precipitation and good visibility

• Stratus clouds and steady precipitation

What is the purpose of flaps on an aircraft?

• To decrease drag

• To allow for steeper descent without increasing airspeed

• To reduce lift

What is the minimum visibility for VFR flight in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL during the day?

• 1 mile

• 3 miles

• Clear of clouds

How is lift created on a wing?

• By pressure being greater on the top of the wing

• By pressure being greater on the bottom of the wing

• By centrifugal force

How is lift created on a wing?

• By pressure being greater on the top of the wing

• By pressure being greater on the bottom of the wing

• By centrifugal force

Which weather condition is most associated with unstable air?

• Poor visibility and smooth air

• Showery precipitation and good visibility

• Stratus clouds and steady precipitation

When must a pilot have a current flight review?

• Every 12 months

• Every 24 months

• Every 36 months

What is the purpose of flaps on an aircraft?

• To decrease drag

• To allow for steeper descent without increasing airspeed

• To reduce lift

What is the purpose of flaps on an aircraft?

• To decrease drag

• To allow for steeper descent without increasing airspeed

• To reduce lift